Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 1999 Recall 99V124000, Electrical System. 2007 Recall07V336000 Vehicle Speed Control. 2008 Recall 08V051000 Speed Control Recall. I spoke with Ford and they suggested I spoke with the Ford they said to contact the federal safety agency. My car has less than 60,000 miles and has been well maintained so this is concerning me. The car is from Florida. Checked the fuse they are fine.
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems
19 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cruise control3
- Linkages2
- Cables1
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,the federal safety agency has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
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What 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cruise control fire. No warning. No recall notice. I purchased this 1993 grand marquis in 1997 from an authorized lincoln mercury dealership in longwood fl. I financed it through ford credit. I lived in the same house from 1991 to 2005. I was never notified of a problem. Car was destroyed. Extensive home damage. Injury from smoke inhalation. Lost family pet. Extensive business loss. Life permanently altered. Still suffering from effects of loss.
My 1993 mercury grand marquis caught on fire last night right after I picked my girlfriend up after work we went inside and about 5 minutes later we herd a noise, we went outside and my car was in flames! When we called the fire department they told us that there was a recall on our car they said it had something to do with the curse control. So the next day I called the manufacturer thinking they would help me which they didn't. Is there some way I can get help with my situation? My insurance just got canceled I feel like there's no hope for me. I practically spent all of my savings on this car I bought this car when my girlfriend was pregnant thinking that we were going to have a reliable car to depend on. This car was in mint condition it only had 70,000 miles on it this was one of the big shocks of my life when I saw my car on fire all I could do is cry I have no idea what im going to do I have a family to take care of and provide for im only 21yrs old how am I expected to take care of my family when I have no transportation to go to work!?!?!?!all that keeps running through my mind is what if my family and I were in the car while this occurred.?
My car caught fire a 1993 ford mercury grand marquis in my garage at home my son's bedroom burned also the car and my son's belongings bed,clothes and furniture were lost. The car was a total lost the front end actual melted completely.
1993 mercury grand marquis deactivation switch can cause fires**cc the consumer purchased this vehicle from a third party. The consumer did some research on the vehicle and came across a consumer guide report which stated that 1992-1993 speed control deactivation switches can develop a short which could result in a fire. The consumer later found an identical ford recall (99s15, 99v-124000). The consumer contacted the local dealer who informed him that there was no such recall on the vehicle. On sept 2, 2006 the consumer's vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The fire originated around the wiring harness on the left side of the engine compartment.
Tl* - the contact stated that ford issued a recall notice 99v124000 on the speed control deactivation switch of the 1993 mercury grand marquis. The recall stated that the vehicle could develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in a fire under the hood. He contacted ford , and they denied it. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealership to have the recall repairs performed and they denied him. The contact's vehicle caught on fire and was destroyed. *ak updated 1/18/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated after being parked for 4 hours, a noise was heard in the garage. Upon inspection the contact found the engine compartment engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The insurance company determined the cruise control module caused the fire. The vehicle was a total loss and there was damage to the contact's residence.
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. Fire department was called out and extinguished the fire. The insurance investigator informed consumer that the cause of the fire was the vehicle speed control switch.
While trying to park vehicle driver put it into reverse and vehicle suddenly accelerated into circles at a high speed. Dealer says he couldn't find a problem with vehicle.
Intermittently vehicle would surge suddenly and unexpectedly and it was impossible to stop with the service brakes. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration
Does the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the acceleration of the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V051000, 07V336000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have the most acceleration problems?
The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (39 complaints), 2006 (37 complaints) and 1994 (33 complaints).
Other 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Transmission 27Brakes 22Electrical 20Steering 16Lights 11Seats 10Visibility 8Engine 7Airbags 6Fuel system 6Tires 4Body 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Suspension 1
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