1994 Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 12%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 12% of the 156 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine uses oil. I have been told that there is too much. Transmission had noise that I really can't describe but other people with that car knows what I mean.”
NHTSA complaint #10070407, filed 2004-01“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 2001-02“While driving the vehicle headlights malfunctioned, which, while in use, may turn off and cause visibility diffculty. Dealer replaced headlight switch. Also problems with the transmission. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #830509, filed 1998-11“When driving vehicle will start to shutter an vibrate when reaching 30mph. Also vibrates when shifting gears. Contacted dealer, dealer not able to help because of no warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #859819, filed 2000-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 29 | 20% |
| 1992 | 29 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
33 complaintsBrakes
19 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.
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