1993 Mercury Grand Marquis Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 13%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 13% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 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.
“Cruise control fire. No warning. No recall notice. I purchased this 1993 Grand Marquis in 1997 from an authorized lincoln Mercury dealership in longwood fl. I financed it through ford credit. I lived in the same house from 1991 to 2005. I was never notified of a problem. Car was destroyed. Extensive home damage. Injury from smoke inhalation. Lost family pet. Extensive business loss. Life permanently altered. Still suffering from effects of loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10219764, filed 2008-02, 175,000 miles“My car caught fire a 1993 ford Mercury Grand Marquis in my garage at home my son's bedroom burned also the car and my son's belongings bed,clothes and furniture were lost. The car was a total lost the front end actual melted completely.”
NHTSA complaint #10199646, filed 2007-08“My 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis caught on fire last night right after I picked my girlfriend up after work we went inside and about 5 minutes later we herd a noise, we went outside and my car was in flames! When we called the fire department they told us that there was a recall on our car they said it had something to do with the curse control. So the next day I called the manufacturer thinking they would help me which they didn't. Is there some way I can get help with my situation? My insurance just got canceled I feel like there's no hope for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201074, filed 2007-08“The contact stated after being parked for 4 hours, a noise was heard in the garage. Upon inspection the contact found the engine compartment engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The insurance company determined the cruise control module caused the fire. The vehicle was a total loss and there was damage to the contact's residence.”
NHTSA complaint #10171101, filed 2006-10, 125,000 miles“Received manufacturer's recall 99s15 recall for the speed control. Recall repairs done on 21-jun-99, but didn't use the speed control until 26-jul-99 while driving 60mph and engaged cruise control, tires pulled to the left and the accelerator went to the floorboard.applied brakes and it turned the speed control off.the accelerator didn't stick.consumer contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #844195, filed 1999-08Related 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 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
29 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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