BRAKES: The Dashboard Brake Warning Lights are Illuminated most of the time. 1. The ABS warning Light is illuminated. 2. The Brake Warning Light is illuminated also. The Ford Dealership Service Dept cannot Fix it saying this is intermittent and attributed it to a loose wire connection located behind the Left driver Kick Panel. So far Brakes work irregardless of Brake Warning Lights illumination. You Tube videos offer no solution and clearly state Vehicles with Brake Warning Lights should not be driven. If my state required a Motor Vehicle Inspection, this Car would not pass Inspection. Please Help Resolve this situation.
Mercury Grand Marquis abs comes on
42 of the 3,703 owner complaints about the Mercury Grand Marquis describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 42
- worst model year
- 1992
- typical mileage
- 120,421
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 3Fire or smoke 2Check engine light 2Wipers 1Stalling 1
What owners say
The speedometer not working properly brakes not working properly ABS light on steering and suspension cross sit
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the ABS brake system leaked fluid causing the brake pedal to hit the floorboard, when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and the ABS and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had a drastic reduction in speed. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where it was repaired but the repair details were unknown. The repairs failed to remedy the vehicle. The contact stated the service engine warning light continued to illuminated and the vehicle jerked violently, reduced speed and attempted to stall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,037. Updated 12/03/15
This started out with lights and windshield wipers cutting off and on with no apparent wearing. Also burning smell. Took it in got that fixed. I was informed this had occurred in others same exact thing. Right after that next thing was dash lights for ABS, airbag, and anti skid stay on. I took it to 2 places. Was told it was a module unit by one place the other couldn't find a reason. I have not had it fixed since I couldn't get a clear reason for it, also the car runs fine. The lights must mean something. I'm going to sell it but need to get as much a possible for it and this will take away from the buying price. Need to fix but was told the module unit repair seems strange. Please help any advice would be helpful. Thank you
Had a flat tire and had to install the spare tire that came with vehicle. As soon as I got back on the road , the stability control light, the ABS light and the I-p brake light came on. The car would get only 35 MPH. For about 7 to 8 miles, then picked up speed so I could run 50 MPH. Until I had the tire replaced. After I had the tire replaced I took the car to a mechanic to have the system reset so the lights would return to normal. The unit that controls this had to be replaced because the difference in tire size had destroyed the control unit. It cost me $313.50 to have a used unit installed, if it had been a new unit, it would have cost over $600. Ford motor co. Should have to pay the cost of this replacement because the damage was caused by equipment that was supplied with the vehicle when new.
While driving, (at any speed)the car's engine shut down several times. Each time I heard a "beep" and warning lights came on- check engine, traction control and ABS. After a minute or so, the engine would start normally. The engine shut down 6 times ! Each time I heard the "beep" and warning lights illuminated including traction control and check engine lights. I was on my way home with my newborn in the car,it just cuts off, and it nearly caused an accident on the highway as many other cars almost ran into me because the car shut off while I was driving on the highway. This is a very dangerous condition, especially as power steering and power brakes are lost on shut-down. I am literally afraid of driving my vehicle as no one knows what is wrong with my vehicle. This needs to be addressed asap as someone could get seriously hurt or killed. Including children!....by the way, this has been happening all week.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury grand marquis. While driving 60 MPH, the tracking control light and the ABS light illuminated and the vehicle began shaking. The owners manual indicated that the control tracking button would deactivate it; however, the light remained illuminated. The dealer stated that he could diagnose the failure. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The failure mileage was 39450 and the current mileage was 39500. Updated 10/5/09 *cn updated 10/07/09.
Catastrophic brake failure on 2000 mercury grand marquis. Involved power brakes, booster, ABS system. Caused minor injuries but total loss of two vehicles.
Email from congressman on behalf of constituent, regarding problems concerning ABS brake system on mercury and lincoln vehicles. *kb the consumer stated he experienced 3 brake failures on 2 lincoln/mercury vehicles. The first vehicle was his own personal 2005 mercury grand marquis and the second vehicle was a rented 2006 lincoln town car. The consumer stated he drove his personal vehicle 3-4 days with no problem. Then one time when braking for a red light, the vehicle slowed most of the way down to stop, then the consumer lost total control of stopping the vehicle, and ended up stopping 10-20 feet after what he intended. The consumer was sitting in the intersection. The consumer returned the vehicle to the dealership where they cancelled the sale. The consumer stated when he applied the brakes on the rental car, the vehicle didn't stop in a controlled manner. The second time the incident happened, the consumer had to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. *jb the consumer wanted to offer his opinion on the toyota acceleration problem. Updated congressional letter. 09/07/10
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 Mercury Grand Marquis abs
Why does the abs come on in the Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and fire, smoke or burning smell.
Which Mercury Grand Marquis years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (10 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1993 (4 complaints).
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