1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,514miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,514 miles.
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.
“The vehicle frame had approximately three feet of rust and corrosion. The rust was also noticed by the bracket that holds the transmission support cross member. The engine oil pan rusted out which caused an oil leak. Also two of the tires had acquired bulges.”
NHTSA complaint #10006294, filed 2003-02, 120,514 miles“While driving at approximately 25 miles per hour in perfect weather, my w/w michelin xz4 215/70/15m/s blew out on my Grand Marquis from the center/top of the tire(not sidewall). There were no road hazards. The tire has a large gash, and extensively splayed steel belts exposed/torn. Luckily I was only a block from home and was able to get home to change it. I've never seen extensive tire damage like this before and am concerned b/c all the tires on the car are the same make and model. Is there a defect in the michelin xz4 series?”
NHTSA complaint #10138416, filed 2005-10“While driving 70mph, the left front tire blew. The vehicle was controllable. Pulled out of way of traffic. Stopped vehicle and noticed that tread was separating from tire. Contacted triple aaa and vehicle was towed.”
NHTSA complaint #8021916, filed 2002-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 23 | 24% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
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.
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