MERCURY MERCURY 1981 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 1996.MERCURY MERCURY 1981, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH . IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING SMOKE TO BILLOW UP STEERING COLUMN. *DSH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEBP73A3BK. Mercury Mercury 1981 problem was reported in LYNNWOOD, WA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Report Your Car ProblemGo Top