1993 Mercury Marquis Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Mercury Marquis, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 3 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.
“Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the cruise control deactivation switch. Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. Owner notified the dealer and the manufacturer. This vehicle was not included in the current recall due to VIN. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 99v124000. Electrical fire under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #10110987, filed 2005-03, 38,000 miles“Dt: the contact's grandson took the vehicle to an automotive shop and the vehicle was left overnight and it caught on fire. The fire department said it was spontaneous combustion. They said it started from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Nhtsa recall 99v124000 was issued concerning vehicle speed control:cruise control. However, the consumer stated she contacted ford, and this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The fire department stated this was consistent with recall for the vehicle speed control switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139724, filed 2005-10, 69,000 miles“1993 Mercury Marquis. While parked in the auto repair garage, the vehicle caught fire. After the fire was extinguished, the fire report indicated that the vehicle speed control was the possible cause of the fire. The shop was severely damaged along with the other vehicles that were present. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 07/15/08 the consumer does not own the vehicle, he was doing repairs. Updated 07/15/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10227721, filed 2008-05“Received recall notice 99v124000. Contacted dealer. Informed consumer no parts were available for speed control. Would notify when parts become available.”
NHTSA complaint #844665, filed 1999-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 12% |
| 2000 | 2 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 15% |
| 1994 | 8 | 27% |
| 1993 | 4 | 17% |
| 1992 | 5 | 21% |
| 1991 | 2 | 22% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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