1994 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 12% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I began smelling smoke while driving 1994 Grand Marquis. After approx. 30 seconds of smelling smoke, flames and smoke came out of rear left of hood. Brakes did not work. Car coasted into an intersection and stopped. I immediately exited the car, called 911 and waited for fire department to respond. The engine compartment was totally engulfed in flames. Fire department was able to put fire out. Entire engine compartment was burned extensively, mostly on left side. Left front tire was burned and deflated. Fire appears to have started under master brake cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #10283668, filed 2009-09, 105,000 miles“Low speed situation! Applied service (normal brake pedal) brake pedal went to floor, no brakes had to use foot brake to avoid accident. .found the hydraulic brake lines (multiple lines approx 4 (anti- lock brakes,)on frame rail under the drivers door) had rotted through, rupturing and loosing all brake fluid and causing catastrophic brake failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10167312, filed 2006-09, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. While backing up at 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal extended to the floorboard. The vehicle would not stop and he noticed brake fluid leaking. Upon further investigation, he discovered that the master cylinder was below the maximum level. He refilled the brake fluid, but the failure persisted. The contact located a recall describing the exact same failure, but ford stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v152000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). …”
NHTSA complaint #10235673, filed 2008-07, 94,000 miles“94 v 152 000/brakes hydraulic system: parking brake assembly housing has separated because nuts: bolts have loosened. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Rear brake pads were replaced and rear rotors were turned also.”
NHTSA complaint #892743, filed 2001-07“Power train shudders at speeds 35-40 MPH. Wiper will not return to down position. Brake switch at brake pedal wire breaks and vehicle will not gear selector is locked in the park position and no brake lights. Air idle solenoid hums loudly. Engine loses oil and no apparent oil leaks. Brakes makes grinding noises after replacing rotors and dealer brake pads front and rear. Power window on drivers side works intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #740833, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 94V152000Aug 9, 1994The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1994, Lincoln Town CAR 1994, Ford Crown Victoria 1994
Brakes: 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 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology