1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 8% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 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.
“On tuesday night, april 28, my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis suddenly caught fire under the hood of the car and the engine was in flames in a matter of minutes. My car had been sitting for hours before I got in it and drove it home, approximately 2 1/2 miles. When I parked my car in the driveway I entered my house. Within five minutes my daughter screamed that smoke was coming out from under the hood. Within another 5 - 10 minutes the entire engine area was in flames. Fire rescue arrived and put out the fire, but not before my car was, for the most part, ruined. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267518, filed 2009-05, 220,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was turned off and parked for eleven hours. The fire department report concluded the fire started around the vehicle speed control:cruise control. A police report was taken, also, pictures were available. The vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10144639, filed 2005-12, 50,000 miles“(defect in speed control equipment related) I received the letter informing consumer of defect in speed control equipment, it is now november, and it seems local ford dealerships hin rochester new york still haven't received parts to remedy this situation in a timely basis. It stated ford and lincoln Mercury dealers commitment to provide you with the highest level of service and support it is my recommendation that you et these parts to rochester ny and elsewhere nd fix this defect. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10208580, filed 2007-11“We owned a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicle. This vehicle caught fire in july 2007 without any warning parked in front of our home while we were out of town. Luckily my daughter and granddaughter were home at the time to call 911. We did not receive a recall notice from ford motor company regarding a recall until 2 months later! Had we been able to know about the recall, this could have been avoided. My wife and I are senior citizens, me in my 80's and she in her 70's. Had this happened while we were driving we would have not made it out of the vehicle in time! …”
NHTSA complaint #10250941, filed 2008-12“The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the dealer disconnected the speed control deactivation switch as an interim repair until the installation of a fused wiring harness became available for NHTSA campaign number: 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to complete the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to honor the recall repair. As a result, the contact was unable to active the speed control activation switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713897, filed 2015-04, 114,000 milesRelated 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 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
85 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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