1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V051000Feb 4, 2008225,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
  Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1998, Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more

  Reported issue: Ford 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 duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.

  Possible consequence: As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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• 07V336000Aug 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: This could result in an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will…

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• 00V157001Jun 12, 20001,167 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

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• 00V157002Jun 12, 20001,129 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

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• 96V070000Apr 22, 199673,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996, Ford Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

  Possible consequence: The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP98007Improper height for head restraintsClosed · Jul 28, 1998

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