- The problem
- Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.
- The fix
- FAN ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Mercury Monarch Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Mercury Monarch have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1984 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Monarch year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Mercury Monarch recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Mercury Monarch yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mercury Monarch: every year compared
All Monarch years1978 Mercury Monarch vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Mercury Monarch | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1978 Mercury Zephyr | 2 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1978 Mercury Monarch
Does the 1978 Mercury Monarch have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Mercury Monarch: fan (June 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Mercury Monarch had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Mercury Monarch a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mercury Monarch year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Mercury Monarch has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data