1992 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 19%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,052miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 19% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,052 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the brake lines were rotting. The consumer noticed this on april 21, 2004. Vehicle lost brake function while driving. This happened on dry pavement. There was no warning and no noise. Did not contact the dealer, but had it repaired at a local automotive shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10137840, filed 2005-10, 47,465 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle leaked brake fluid and failed. The brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,639.”
NHTSA complaint #10819686, filed 2016-01, 88,639 miles“When I purchased the car in june 1999 the previous owner (who had bought the car new himself) had already had the rotors replaced 1 time and turned 5 times. When I bought the car I immediately had new rotors put on. Since then I have had the rotors replaced 1 more time and turned 5 more times. And after I get them turned it usually only takes a week or two for the rotors to warp again and the terrible vibration when braking returns. I also have a leak in the brake line somewhere. I have to top off the brake fluid at least every couple of weeks. And I have no emergency brake. Please help!! …”
NHTSA complaint #752396, filed 2001-09“When vehicle is in motion and if ABS brakes are engaged, brake action is sudden & extreme, creating a dangerous condition. This has been an ongoing problem that has gotten worse over the years. Abs will energize by itself when vehicle goes over bumps, particularly in wet weather. Dealer can't seem to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #864399, filed 2000-06“The ABS system has been an ongoing problem for this vehicle since it was purchased. The problem is that the ABS system will energize at times when there is no slippage of the wheels. There are times when the ABS system energizes with the vehicle idling in park. When the vehicle is in motion, if the ABS system energizes, and the driver has to use the brakes, the braking action is sudden and extreme, creating a very dangerous condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #724691, filed 2000-06Brakes: 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 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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