1992 Mercury Grand Marquis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 7% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I parked my 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis on friday, 2/5/10, next to my home. Shortly thereafter, while in the house, I heard a pop. When I looked outside, the car was on fire. I called 911 but by the time they arrived, found a fire hydrant that was not frozen, most of my home was on fire. The destruction was awful. I have not been allowed back in the house yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10308328, filed 2010-02“While driving on highway about 65 MPH with speed control on, consumer stepped on brake pedal to reduce speed, engine shutdown. Consumer had to drive to side of road. After a few minutes engine would start working again. Consumer was informed by dealer that cruise control was not a factor, however they could not determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898266, filed 2001-10“While driving vehicle the pulley on the aternator for the serpintine drive belt that operates all power accessories wore causing, complete loss of power and allowed the belt to come off. The nut on the alternator shaft was missing. Belt did not break but pulley and alternator shaft worn requiring replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #817982, filed 1997-10“While driving, another driver signaled consumer indicating there was a fire coming from under vehicle. Consumer immediately pulled over, got out of vehicle and seconds later vehicle exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #8008683, filed 2002-04“While the vehicle was parked for 4 hours, a fire started in the vehicle unexpectedly, no prior problems with vehicle expect for suspension problems. Fire dept cannot determine what caused the fire. Referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #825014, filed 1998-07Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 | 26 | 16% |
| 1998 | 26 | 18% |
| 1997 | 124 | 39% |
| 1996 | 85 | 36% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 15 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 19 | 7% |
| 1991 | 10 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 7 | 10% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
| 1986 | 4 | 19% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
| 1984 | 5 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
48 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsFuel system
20 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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