1991 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, 16% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Power window on the passenger side does not go down at all.the car keeps killing the battery and I've already spent money on an alternator used. Brake pedal seems stiff at times and does not grab well at times. Air bag light has been blinking ever since I bought car because of air bag failure. It was disconnected by the garage that the owner before me had bought it from.”
NHTSA complaint #10070780, filed 2004-01“On regular road condtions when applying the brakes the vehicle would jerk to left. Rotors were turned (3) times, and brakes calipers were replaced on 5/96 at 32,000 miles 4/97 at 38,000 miles and 5/97 at 39,000 miles. Dealer stated the valve in the master cylinder caused brake problems.”
NHTSA complaint #812983, filed 1997-06“While driving during any weather condition the ABS brakes will lock up every six months. Front door locks freeze in the winter leaving them inoperable. Consumer states some wires burned causing black smoke to fill up vehicle. Brakes very rough when applied. Oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #804220, filed 1996-10“Owner has numerous problems with excessive brake wear. Wner notes that rotors are worn out frequently.the cause has not been identified. Dealers keep correcting problem. Owner is very concerned about this problem. These are none ABS brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #812301, filed 1997-05“The vehicle had been through 3 transmissions, a water pump, brakes, muffler, tailpipe, shocks and electrical door latches. The engine check light comes on intermittently. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #833324, filed 1999-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 23% |
| 2008 | 10 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 10% |
| 1995 | 30 | 17% |
| 1994 | 19 | 12% |
| 1993 | 22 | 15% |
| 1992 | 48 | 19% |
| 1991 | 13 | 16% |
| 1990 | 8 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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