1997 Ford Grand Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling11 58%
- Electrical system3 16%
- Brakes2 11%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Exterior lighting1 5.3%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Steering1 5.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While driving, the temperature gauge was very high because the intake manifold failed. This caused the coolant to go inside the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The vehicle overheated in traffic. This was a known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048034, filed 2003-12, 86,000 milesElectrical system: “While operating vehicle at 60 MPH the intake manifold behind the alternator cracked causing rapid loss of fluid resulting in loss of power,and control due to fan belt getting wet , steering became difficult and power componets shutting down. Control of vehicle decreased quickly, resulting in spark plug wires being damaged and plugs failing and engine shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #725065, filed 2000-07Brakes: “The brakes pedal went to the floor when they were applied. The vehicle continued to accelerated in speed. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The mechanic informed the driver that the hydraulic rear brake line needed replacement due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10091463, filed 2004-09Fuel system: “While traveling down the highway vehicle made a popping sound. Then, consumer saw water pouring out of back of vehicle. Temperature gauge went to hot, and vehicle stalled on a six lane highway. Vehicle was towed gas station ,and they replaced intake manifold. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #896273, filed 2001-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,025 and 80,779 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis.
Other model years of the Ford Grand Marquis
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 11,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 42,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 19 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 10 | 77,625 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 59,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Grand Marquis model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 66,025 and 80,779 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.