I began smelling smoke while driving 1994 grand marquis. After approx. 30 seconds of smelling smoke, flames and smoke came out of rear left of hood. Brakes did not work. Car coasted into an intersection and stopped. I immediately exited the car, called 911 and waited for fire department to respond. The engine compartment was totally engulfed in flames. Fire department was able to put fire out. Entire engine compartment was burned extensively, mostly on left side. Left front tire was burned and deflated. Fire appears to have started under master brake cylinder.
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis: brake failure
8 of the 156 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Low speed situation! Applied service (normal brake pedal) brake pedal went to floor, no brakes had to use foot brake to avoid accident.".found the hydraulic brake lines (multiple lines approx 4 (anti- lock brakes,)on frame rail under the drivers door) had rotted through, rupturing and loosing all brake fluid and causing catastrophic brake failure.
Anti-lock brake failure.
While backing out of a parking lot, vehicle accelerated out of control, stepped on brakes but brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle skidded left sideways and went into a huge truck. Driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
Brakes failed.
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident.
Driverpumped the brakes continuously but brakes failed to stop vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake assembly or to the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor and sensor ring (if so equipped) will occur. If all four nuts on one end of the axle come off the bolts, damage to the brake hydraulic line or the parking brake cable can occur.
- Risk
- Occurrence of any of these conditions can result in a loss of braking capability and possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. If any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and ABS components will be inspected and serviced.
Recall number 94V152000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis?
8 of 156 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins 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 8Sudden acceleration 5
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