1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on interstate 94 in chicago, I accelerated to pass a car. The acceleration device within the engine, not only stuck, but it increased speed. I tried to brake the car with little response. I got on the exit ramp and with 2 feet on the brakes, could not stop the car. We rear ended a…”
filed Nov 10, 2005
“I was driving at a steady speed of approx. 45 -50mph on rt.219 in orchard park, n y, when my 1988 mercury grand marquis wagon started to accelerate on its own. The cruise control was not engaged. The car continued to accelerate on level groung to approx. 60 mph. Continuous braking only slowed the…”
filed Aug 22, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 3 | 13% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 15 | 19% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 13 | 14% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 37 | 26% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 39 | 8% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 27 | 7% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 17 | 22% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 27 | 17% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 13 | 8% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.