1993 grand marquis caught fire in the middle of the night in my driveway, total loss.
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems
20 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch5
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Horn2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 92 crown victoria and a 93 grand marquis on the headlamp switch the harness is melted and burned on both of them in the same spot involving the same wire.
Tl*- the contacts son owns a 1993 mercury grand marquis. The current and failure mileage were 65,000. The contact was inside her home when she heard a boom, and she went outside saw the vehicle in flames. The vehicle had been parked for a day and a half. Weather was clear and sunny. The fire department came to the scene and made a report, and determined that it was cruise control switch that caused the fire. The fire marshal informed her that the vehicle was under recall -campaign id 99v124000. *ak the consumer has provided pictures of the vehicle and also the report from the fire department. Updated 06/06/07
Tl* -the contact stated that after parking the 1993 mercury grand marquis the vehicle caught on fire under the drivers side portion of the hood. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. A fire department report will be available.
I looked into our garage through a widow in our entryway and saw flames coming from the front of our 1993 mercury grand marquis. The car, garage and contents, and entryway and contents were a complete loss.
The vehicle was parked and without warning the vehicle caught on fire and burned down the house. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed and was declared totaled by the insurance company. *ak the fire originated on the driver's side of the engine compartment. The consumer mentioned that the he experienced problems with the ignition system, ABS system and shifter. There was grinding when the vehicle was stopped and the gear shift would not shift into drive once the vehicle was started. The ABS pump, motor relay, brake lamp switch and switch wiring harness were replaced. (there were two purchase dates: 7/16/1996 and 8/09/1996) *sc
I have had to all windows motor assemblies replaced due to wire breakage. About 20 replacements is ridiculous.
Problem with engine stalling/ had starter replaced on two occasions, and problem appeared. To be reoccurring. Believed starter will need to be replaced for the third time. All repairs were done by a independent repairs shop. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
A part within the igintion switch mechanism malfunctioned, causing not being able to shut engine off.*ak contacted dealer, and was told that the gear broke off inside the steering column caused the problem.
While the vehicle was in the parking gear, with ignition running, smoke started coming from under the dash by the wiring harness. Vehicle was driven to the dealership the next day. Vehicle was checked out, and the brake on and off switch was replaced, which kept the vehicle from coming out of park. Consumer still experiencing electrical problems. Please provide any further details.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical
Does the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V124000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have the most electrical problems?
The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (75 complaints), 2003 (51 complaints) and 1992 (41 complaints).
Other 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Transmission 27Brakes 22Acceleration 19Steering 16Lights 11Seats 10Visibility 8Engine 7Airbags 6Fuel system 6Tires 4Body 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Suspension 1
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