1992 Mercury Grand Marquis Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 12%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 12% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Smoke was coming out from under the hood while driving the car using cruise control. Pulled over and checked the fluids on the car. No problem. Started driving again and began to have problems. Pulled over again and saw smoke then flames coming out. Car was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10310142, filed 2010-02, 80,000 miles“Consumer drove home, parked the vehicle under the carport, went into the house,then heard an explosion. Consumer looked out of the door and discovered a fire coming from the left wheel well. The fire department responded, extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was totaled. This vehicle not included in the cruise NHTSA recall 99v124000. Consumer never received recall regarding cruise control. Cruise control failed just as stated in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10111795, filed 2005-04, 164,000 miles“The speedometer shows a much less speed than actual speed traveling. Contacted a couple of ford dealership who informed me that they do not and cannot fix this problem and I was referred to a local speed test shop. The vehicle was tested on a certified machine, the test results were as follows (speedometer indication/actual vehicle speed): 25/30 30/37 35/43 40/50 45/54 50/60 55/66 60/72 65/80 also, the odometer registers 95 miles for every 100 miles traveled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010115, filed 2003-03“I have nicknamed my car christine because it has a mind of its own. All of a sudden it accelerates by itself. I can go for miles without even touching the gas. When I stop at a traffic light the back wheels are still spinning. I have brought it to two different mechanics. One mechanic actually drove the car and it happened to him (I was a passenger in the car when it happened.) he felt that the cruise control was stuck and told me to bring it to the dealer. I brought it to the dealer two times. …”
NHTSA complaint #703167, filed 1999-02“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 2001-10Related recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1998, Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 12% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 15 | 19% |
| 2007 | 13 | 14% |
| 2006 | 37 | 26% |
| 2005 | 39 | 8% |
| 2004 | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 | 27 | 7% |
| 2002 | 17 | 22% |
| 2001 | 27 | 17% |
| 2000 | 13 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 23 | 13% |
| 1994 | 33 | 21% |
| 1993 | 19 | 13% |
| 1992 | 31 | 12% |
| 1991 | 12 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 16% |
| 1989 | 14 | 24% |
| 1988 | 12 | 16% |
| 1987 | 7 | 16% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1984 | 4 | 27% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
48 complaintsElectrical system
41 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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