Most common 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Share of the 179 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercury Grand Marquis complaints by model year
Best Grand Marquis years: 2011, 2010, 2009. Years to avoid: 2005, 1997, 1996, 2003. Compare all years →
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (5)
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control
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.
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…
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank May not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 6 possible defects involving the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis:
Post rear end collision fires
There is no summary currently available
Rear brake line failure
Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from Ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles…
Ball joint separation
See attached report.
Rear brake line failure
In a letter dated February 25, 2005, Ford motor company (Ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (Ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 Ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after March 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear…
Speed control deactivation switch fires
Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds is involved and the age of the vehicles ? 7 to 11 years ? A safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves…
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this…
What 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Brakes all 30 →
I left the house and at the end of the street the brake pedal went to the floor. I returned home and check the car over and observed a substantial amount of brake fluid leaking in the area in front of the driver's side rear wheel. Upon closer inspection,the fluid was coming from the wheel well where the brake line goes between the frame and the body of the car. I could not see exactly where the leak was coming from or the cause a leak. I made a trip to the dealer twice (in another car). They advised to get the car to the dealer and that the charge would be $84.00 to look at the car and at that time I would get a estimate to repair. I was advised that there was no recall or technical service bulletins for this car. The car remains in the driveway inoperable at this present time.
Rear steel brake lines failed during a hard stop. Both steel lines are rust so bad that it's hard to tell which line failed. The failed section is located about one foot in front of right rear tire. But the rest of the lines appears very rusted. Both steel lines will be replaced. Ford had no repair program for this issue. My 1965 Ford still has the factory lines which are still in great condition.! This 1995 Mercury brake system was flushed every two years. The underside of the car was washed after snow storms to remove salt. Every spring a heavy wash to remove salt, dirt etc. Lines failed from the outside in.
Steering all 24 →
Dt: the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that when he applied the brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor. The contact stated that the brake fluid leaked from the brake line. A certified mechanic replaced the brake lines on the vehicle. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer. The contact stated at only 38,000 miles, while stopped and making a left turn, the pitman arm came off and caused loss of steering control. A mechanic repaired the pitman arm .
Mercury Grand Marquis 1995, VIN [redacted] steering system collapsed. Steering wheel rotates not turning the wheels. Vehicle lost steering control. I am happy to be alive to be able to write this. Please, do something to protect other customers. Also few month earlier, safety belt latch collapsed of normal usage.
Speed control & acceleration all 23 →
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside of the garage, there was a strong odor of smoke present. The contact went outside to determine the origin of the smoke and discovered the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department was alerted and extinguished the fire. Afterwards, the fire department inspected the vehicle and determined the fire originated at the engine compartment. The vehicle sustained extensive fire damage. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated that he received a recall letter pertaining to cruise control which was the cause of the fire. The consumer contacted the manufacturer informed them of the recall notice and in turn the manufacturer asked them to contact the insurance company which already compensated the consumer for the vehicle. The consumer provided photos and the recall notice for the vehicle. Updated 09/18/07
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at speeds of 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood and drove onto the emergency lane. The contact confirmed that the fire began inside the dashboard area and spread to the components under the hood. The vehicle was destroyed. The police were called and a report was filed; however, the failure and current mileages were 90,000. Updated 6/1/10 updated 06/18/10.
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis a good car?
Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Grand Marquis rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Grand Marquis at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The brakes — 30 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the steering (24) and speed control & acceleration (23).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
There are 5 recalls for the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, the most recent from February 4, 2008 (cruise control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercury Grand Marquis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2010 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 1997, 1996 and 2003. See the full Mercury Grand Marquis years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 11% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.