Does the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis?

21 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 11
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch8
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline4
Electrical system › Ignition2
Service brakes2
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood1

Other 1986 Mercury models

Questions

Does the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis?: 21 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.