1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 7% of the 73 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Gas tank leaks in two places, where supporting straps come in contact with the tank itself. All the time it leaks. No warranty and no recall on the gas tank. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #825028, filed 1998-07“Fuel tank, which is located next to exhaust pipe, leaked due to rust which caused a crack. This may result in a fire. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #837127, filed 1999-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 12% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 10% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 20 | 8% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 5 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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