1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. That ranks 6th out of 17 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (29 complaints, 16%), typically at around 64,875 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 5 fires, 13 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 179owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 16% | 64,875 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 13% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 13% | 124,676 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 11% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 9% | 77,980 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 6% | 59,850 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% | 76,583 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 177,503 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 74,475 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 98,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Risk: As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.
Fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.
Risk: In the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. This could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear brake line failure (EA03012) — opened Jul 25, 2003, closed Apr 11, 2005, led to recall 05V086000.
- Rear brake line failure (RQ03004) — opened Mar 11, 2003, closed Jul 25, 2003.
- Ball joint separation (RQ03002) — opened Jan 3, 2003, closed Jun 3, 2003.
- Speed control deactivation switch fires (EA02025) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Jun 30, 2004.
- Fuel-fed fires (DP02007) — opened Aug 22, 2002, closed Dec 4, 2002.
- Post rear end collision fires (SQ01014) — opened Nov 27, 2001, closed Oct 3, 2002, led to recall 02I003000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Merging onto highway sudden loss of control /steering airbags deployed causing injuries including chemical burns
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while decelerating from driving at 70 mph, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or…
Headlights go out while driving. *tr
Took car in for squeaking noise under car; discovered it was u-joint seal going dry. However, upon inspection technician discovered four dangerously worn ball joints, both upper and lower ball joints on both sides, and dangerously worn idler arm. This was confirmed visually by myself. Upper left…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the headlights suddenly malfunctioned and became inoperable. The contact switched on the high beams that also malfunctioned within a few minutes and failed to function. The vehicle was…
Other Mercury Grand Marquis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Grand Marquis | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 26 | 2 |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 80 | 3 |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 96 | 3 |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 488 | 4 |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 348 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 362 | 1 |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 78 | 0 |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 157 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 162 | 6 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 164 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 143 | 5 |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 316 | 4 |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 239 | 5 |
| 1995 | 179 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Marquis model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.