Consumer was pulling out of parking lot when vehicle suddenly accelerated up to the speed of 75 MPH, and went on to about 3 quarter of mile. This defect could have caused accidents.
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis: sudden unintended acceleration
5 of the 156 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Sudden acceleration, resulting in a vehicle collision.
After shifting from reverse to drive, heard loud high pitch squealing noise, engine accelerated to high speed, shot forward, hit vehicle, landed on top of another vehicle, brakes applied. With dealer for inspection/repair.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing accident.
Vehicle accelerated on its own when engaging the drive or reverse gear, dealer needs to replaced air bypass valve.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis?
5 of 156 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis (3%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
Fire or smoke 14Headlights 13Adaptive cruise 8No deployment 8Brake failure 8
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