1997 Ford Grand Marquis Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%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 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis, 16% 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.
“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 2000-07Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis
11 complaintsBrakes
2 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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