1992 Mercury Marquis Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Mercury Marquis, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Noticed odor of burning wires before parking vehicle. Later noticed flames in area of vehicle. Had inserted key in ignition to stop vehicle, but it wouldn't start. Fire dept called & put flames out. Everything inside fused together. Was informed fire originated around ignition switch area.”
NHTSA complaint #842709, filed 1999-07“Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with instrument panel and tail lights keep going out; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer refusing to look at the vehicle any longer, unless consumer is willing to pay for time and labor.”
NHTSA complaint #852035, filed 1999-10“When shifting from one gear to other at 30mph there is a skip, at 40mph there is vibration. Dealer said that the spark plugs and wiring needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #822973, filed 1998-05“The rear wiring harness located in the truck area melted and burnt together which caused the vehicle to stall, which may resut in an accident. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #829339, filed 1998-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 25% |
| 2003 | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 12% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 20% |
| 1993 | 4 | 17% |
| 1992 | 5 | 21% |
| 1991 | 3 | 33% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
| 1989 | 4 | 40% |
| 1988 | 4 | 44% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Marquis
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury 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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