1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, 14% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver side seatbelt buckel. A spring on the release button breaks and no longer latches correctly. The buckel will hold if it is shaken but releases easily. This is the second 1987 Grand Marquis that I have owened that this happened to. I replaced them with parts from a salvage yard. Ford wanted $250.00 for the buckel.”
NHTSA complaint #10121805, filed 2005-05, 48,900 miles“The female part of the seat belt buckle on the driver's side is broken. Part has been ordered to replace buckle. Dealer stated that part could take up to (6) months.”
NHTSA complaint #811088, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 88V028000Mar 8, 1988Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1987–1988, Ford Crown Victoria 1987–1988
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 15% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology