1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 17%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,875miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 17% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,875 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I left the house and at the end of the street the brake pedal went to the floor. I returned home and check the car over and observed a substantial amount of brake fluid leaking in the area in front of the driver's side rear wheel. Upon closer inspection,the fluid was coming from the wheel well where the brake line goes between the frame and the body of the car. I could not see exactly where the leak was coming from or the cause a leak. I made a trip to the dealer twice (in another car). …”
NHTSA complaint #10070749, filed 2004-01, 59,975 miles“Brake pedal went to the floor without warning. Red brake caution light was observed only after the failure.there was no braking power. I had to drive home slowly with use of parking brake. I observed a large amount of brake fluid dripping from the area in front of the drivers side rear wheel. With the car jacked up, upon closer inspection, I observed that there was a section of the brake line rusted, corroded and wet from brake fluid. There was a hole in the brake line as it may have rubbed a hole in the brake line due to close contact with the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037025, filed 2003-09, 59,975 miles“Rear brake line had to be replaced due to spongy brakes and excessive fluid leaking out. Problem caused by floor pan stiffening rib chafing the line. Second problem which has not as yet been corrected is that the headlamps are completely discolored, yellowed making it dangerous to drive at night. To replace headlamps is over $400.00. Last problem is that the exterior clear coat is peeling.”
NHTSA complaint #10139442, filed 2005-10, 69,775 miles“Consumer complained about a brake problem. When applying the brakes brake pedal would go completely to the floor. Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and was informed that the brake line completely rusted and there was no brake fluid in the lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10115667, filed 2005-03, 111,000 miles“Rear brake lines failed last month and reported. Upon inspection of the front brake lines, the line to the right brake caliper broke by touch. There appears to be a major issue with the material (steel) used. How many other cars have the same rotted brake lines?”
NHTSA complaint #10086400, filed 2004-08, 117,444 milesBrakes: 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 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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