1997 Ford Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2004-09“Consumer contacted several dealerships in search for parts to repair a problem with brake line. Parts were no longer being manufactured by Ford company . Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8011170, filed 2002-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
| 1992 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis
11 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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