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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 58 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.

“Door latches brokk off from door panel. All door latches are broken, and prevent doors from being properly secured while driving. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.”

NHTSA complaint #856338, filed 2000-02

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200611%
200510%
200421%
200310%
200011%
199932%
199821%
199752%
199610%
199311%
199262%
199122%
198912%

Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis

Electrical system
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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