Total Complaints
13 filings
FORD GRAND MARQUIS · model year
1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
13 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992FORDGRAND MARQUIS carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 GRAND MARQUIS is electrical system with 3 filings, followed by exterior lighting:headlights (2) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1992 GRAND MARQUIS, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050628FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONTACT STATED CAR GOT BURNT. SHE HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL. SHE NEVER GOT THE RECALL LETTER UNTIL THE CAR BURNT. GOT BURNT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SHE TALKED TO SOMEONE, NAMED JUANITA HILL,WHO TOLD HER SHE WOULD GIVE $825.00 BECAUSE SHE DID NOT HAVE THE MILEAGE AND BECAUSE SHE HAD BOUGHT THE CAR AT SALVAGE. JUANITA HILL HAS TOLD HER SHE WILL NOT GET THE MONEY UNTIL SHE HAS THE CAR TOWED TO FORD. SHE DID NOT WANT TO HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.*AK
20041118EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THE PLASTIC LENS THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME DEFECTIVE AND DETERIORATED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
20041029STRUCTURE
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST HE WAS GOING. ANY GLARE THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, RENDERED THE CONSUMER NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE DASHBOARD. *JB
20030107STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR IS STUCK IN PARK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
20010327EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO CONDENSATION BEING PRESENT INSIDE THE LENSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A FLAW IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ESPECIALLY SINCE THE REPLACEMENTS DO NOT CORRECT THE MOISTURE/CONDENSATION PROBLEM. NLM
20010327VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
THE MIRROR SWITCH IS LOOSE AND INOPERATIVE. NLM
20001219ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE SPARK PLUG WIRES NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC
20001219SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS BRAKES WERE PULSATING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. *SLC
20001219EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE CLIMATE CONTROL EXPERIENCED ERRATIC OPERATION. *SLC
20001219WHEELS
THE CHROME MOLDINGS AND MAG WHEELS WERE TARNISHED. *SLC
19990921ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-124). MJS
19990823ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DEALERSHIP WHEN HAVING RECALL REPAIR (99V-124) NEARLY ONE MONTH FOR REPAIR SERVICE. MJS
19981020AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES DUE TO SHORT IN WIRING.
Compare 1992FORDGRAND MARQUIS to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS have?▼
The 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS and AIR BAGS.
Is the 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.