1992 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel system problems

Filed May 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · CA

I have pictures of the fuel pump I took out of my 1992 mercury grand marquis. The car had coughed to a stop and I suspected the fuel pump. There was no pressure in the fuel rail so I pulled the pump out of the tank. I checked the pump with a battery and it ran fine. Then I started looking at the fuses and found the 20a pump fuse blown. Obviously there was a short somewhere. As you can see by pic 2 the short occurred when the "hot" wire insulation was worn through on the float bracket. In order to blow a 20a fuse there must have been a spark. Fortunately, it appears that the contact point was under the level of the gasoline when the short occurred and nothing else happened. If the point had been above the gasoline in the vapor area the results could have been much different. Pic 3 is how I routed the wire before replacing the assembly back in the tank. Btw you can see that I did use a new fuel pump. I still have the old one. I sent a message to the ford motor company through their web site but have not heard anything. As of now I am afraid to drive my 1997 grand marquis since the design is identical. I guess my next stop is the dot or better yet youtube. I never did understand putting an electric motor in the fuel tank. Jerry holland

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · KY

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

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Fuel system · CA · crash

After filling or putting gas in tank gas fumes fill trunk and inside car.

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel leakage occurred due to the brake line rubbing against the fuel tank which also caused the gas tank to corrode. *ak dealer installed the new brake line it also hit the gas tank.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Transmission failed.

Filed Dec 23, 1997 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel lines rusted, leaked heavily, smelled gas. Dealer replaced all the gas lines and pump.

Filed Feb 25, 1997 · Fuel system · TX

As of a result of fuel pump blowing, vehicle wouldn't start.

Filed Dec 3, 1996 · Fuel system · MS

Fuel pump shorted out, causing wiring to burn.

Filed Aug 21, 1996 · Fuel system · CO

There's a hole in the gas tank which was caused by the gas tank rusting through. Please explain.

Filed May 21, 1996 · Fuel system · FL

Routing of fuel cable caused steering column to rub hole in fuel line.