Smoke was coming out from under the hood while driving the car using cruise control. Pulled over and checked the fluids on the car. No problem. Started driving again and began to have problems. Pulled over again and saw smoke then flames coming out. Car was a total loss.
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis: fire, smoke or burning smell
16 of the 255 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
I parked my 1992 mercury grand marquis on friday, 2/5/10, next to my home. Shortly thereafter, while in the house, I heard a "pop." when I looked outside, the car was on fire. I called 911 but by the time they arrived, found a fire hydrant that was not frozen, most of my home was on fire. The destruction was awful. I have not been allowed back in the house yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis ls. While driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle followed by an underhood fire that caused the front windshield to break. There were no injuries. The fire department was unable to extinguish the flames with their equipment and the vehicle was completely destroyed. She was in the process of notifying the manufacturer to inquire about the level of safety of the cruise control. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice regarding the vehicle speed control. While parked in the driveway, the contact heard a loud bang. She then noticed flames rising from under the hood. A police report was filed. The recall number and mileages were unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood. The vehicle then caught fire. Haverford police report number 200070827m140003 was filed. The current and failure mileages were 63,000. Updated 09/25/07
The consumer was concerned that if she was involved in a rear end collision, the vehicle would catch on fire. The dealer stated a recall had been issued, but only for police vehicles. *ak the consumer is afraid to ride in the vehicle. (daughter minnie ormerod on behalf of mother rosalyn ormerod). *ph
While consumer was driving at 45 MPH the headlights went out without prior warning. Also, consumer noticed some smoke coming from under the hood. Pulled over and popped the hood up, and was able to put the fire out.
Vehicle was repaired under manufacturer's recall 99s15 concerning speed control assembly. After repairs were done, vehicle caught on fire. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Car was parked inside driveway and caught on fire in the hood, fire department was notified. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Vehicle was parked in the garage and the consumer noticed the vehicle was on fire.fire started from under the hood. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Brakes will lock up on its own while operating the vehicle at approximately 40-50 MPH, without warning ,causing smell of burning shoe pads. Vehicle shakes violently/ loss of control. Has replaced all parts within brake system. Defect is still occurring. *ak
While driving the right rear of vehicle caught on fire because of the brake master cylinder.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (ICM) connector or moisture buildup within...
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
- Risk
- A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Recall number 99V124000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis?
16 of 255 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
Headlights 21Adaptive cruise 11ABS 10Fuel pump 9Transmission failure 7Wipers 6
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