While driving could see smoke coming from the trunk and the vehicle will shut off in the middle of the road. After checking with technician it was established that it was an electrical system problem. *ak wiring in trunk to gas shut off switch and wiring into bulk head to fuel pump burst into flames and burned. The driver quickly disconnected battery and shut off source of power to wiring for safety purpose. The cause was later found to be faulty insert molding of wires, both hot and cold shorting together.
The worst 1990 Mercury Marquis problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Mercury Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle fire.
Frontal collision impact 12:00, position speed 55 MPH, driver side airbag did not deploy.
Put vehicle in reverse and it accelerated about 100 MPH and ran into a house
Location of fuel line results in interference also develops burning smell. Tt
Fuel pumpwiring housing shorted out, causing a fire. Tt
Compare the 1990 Mercury Marquis
Other model years
199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004
Questions about the 1990 Mercury Marquis
Is the 1990 Mercury Marquis reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 Mercury Marquis, fewer than a typical Marquis model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mercury Marquis?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercury Marquis have?
No recalls on record.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1990 Mercury Marquis?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history