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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1985 Mercury Marquis Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Mercury Marquis, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This car has had three transmission put in it that I know of and something is still a wrong with it. This car has other problem's to numerous to mention,like air conditioner, door latches , rear end and back axles.”

NHTSA complaint #729232, filed 2000-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200029%
1998310%
199748%
199613%
1995210%
199413%
199314%
1992313%
1989110%
1985120%
1984330%

Other parts of the 1985 Mercury Marquis

Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Mercury 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology