1993 Mercury Grand Marquis: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · SC · fire

1993 grand marquis caught fire in the middle of the night in my driveway, total loss.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Acceleration · FL · fire

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.?

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Acceleration · PR · fire

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.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · FL · fire

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

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Engine · NC · fire

I sent you (the federal safety agency) information on my 1993 mercury grand marque on 17 january 2007 that in 2001 the ford motor co. Did not repair the defected recall #99v124 action #rq01002 when I requested it, and in september 2006 my vehicle caught fire.the ford motor co. And the attorney generals response was negative and I have not received any response from you (the federal safety agency). Can you help me?

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · FL · fire

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.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Acceleration · NC · fire

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Acceleration · NC · fire

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 -

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Acceleration · 125,000 miles · FL · fire

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.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Electrical · IA · fire

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 140,539 miles · TX · fire

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

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Engine · FL · fire

While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. No one was injured. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.