Total Complaints
6 filings
FORD GRAND MARQUIS · model year
1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993FORDGRAND MARQUIS carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 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 1993 GRAND MARQUIS is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by structure:body:door (1) and steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (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 1993 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.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20001107POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OLD TRANSMISSION OIL SEEMS TO BE BREAKING DOWN CAUSING SLIPPAGE IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. BY FLUSHING OLD TRANSMISSION OIL AND ADDING A HIGH QUALITY LUBE ADDITIVE TO FRESH TRANSMISSION OIL THE TRANSMISSION RUNS SMOOTHLY.*ET
19990730VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY ORDERED THE PART. *AK
19990730VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS
19990129FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINES CORRODED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.
19981203STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 45MPH THE INNER TIE ROD FEEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
19981020STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ALLOW FOR REAR PASSENGERS TO EXIT WITHOUT RESETTING THE LOCKING BUTTON IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
Compare 1993FORDGRAND 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 1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS have?▼
The 1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR and STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1993 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.