Complaints
57
Crashes
2
Fires
18
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:7
#26 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Avg mileage:90,050 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 12 | — | 7 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | — | — | 90,050 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,050
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Mercury Grand Marquis — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis has 57 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (12 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (6 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (5 complaints, avg 90,050 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,050 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis include 2 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Grand Marquis reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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