Mercury / Grand Marquis / 1995
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 14.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 11.3%.
Complaints222
Crashes25
Fires6
Injuries22
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.9% · 33
Steering 11.3% · 25
Electrical system 10.4% · 23
Vehicle speed control 10.4% · 23
Exterior lighting 8.1% · 18
Visibility 8.1% · 18
Suspension 7.7% · 17
Air bags 5.4% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Mercury Grand Marquis in this data, 1995 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Rear brake line had to be replaced due to spongy brakes and excessive fluid leaking out. Problem caused by floor pan stiffening rib chafing the line. Second problem which has not as yet been corrected is that the headlamps are completely discolored, yellowed making it dangerous to drive at night. To replace headlamps is over $400.00. Last problem is that the exterior clear coat is peeling. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 69,775 miles
While driving the brake pedal went to the floor. The red brake light on the dshboard came on. Dealer claims two sections of brake lines "rusted" out against frame. I also own a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis ls and the dealer has stated that this car also has rusted brake lines along the frame.*Ak referenced in rq03-004 Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving vehicle lost all braking power when brake pedal was applied. Owner had vehicle towed to dealership, and was informed that steel brake line had rusted in two places. This caused severe loss of brake fluid. Please describe details. *Ak referenced in rq03-004 Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Mercury Grand Marquis years
1992 330 complaints · 16.1% service brakes, hydraulic 1993 178 complaints · 19.1% power train 1994 197 complaints · 16.8% vehicle speed control 1996 282 complaints · 30.9% engine and engine cooling 1997 370 complaints · 34.6% engine and engine cooling 1998 168 complaints · 16.1% engine and engine cooling