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if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.

Corrective Action

if the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System:Battery:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Corrective Action

this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). in some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. owner notification began september 14, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. it is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. ford crown victoria built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. owner notification began july 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. a restraint control module (rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. if some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.

Corrective Action

in some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. if the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.

Corrective Action

a loose module could result in a delayed air bag deployment in the event of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. these seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. h 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (i.e., ice, snow, or other debris).

Corrective Action

this condition could result in inoperative wipers with no advance warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. these seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. h 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

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. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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 as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

when in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Corrective Action

the driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.

Corrective Action

in the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. this could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

the passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.

Corrective Action

the passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

occurrence of any of these conditions can result in a loss of braking capability and possible accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1993 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. a fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.

Corrective Action

a fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

1993 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1993 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

as a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1991 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1991 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.

Corrective Action

if park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.

Recall Notes

replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1989 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1989 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1988 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.

Corrective Action

seat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.

Recall Notes

remove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.

1988 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1988 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.

Corrective Action

bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.

Recall Notes

replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.

Corrective Action

seat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.

Recall Notes

remove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.

Corrective Action

steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.

Recall Notes

replace steering centerlink.

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1986 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1985 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1984 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1984 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1983 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

1983 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. the clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

1983 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1982 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1981 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1980 Mercury Grand Marquis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.