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SteeringPart report

1997 Ford Grand Marquis Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%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 1 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis, 5% 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 2000-07

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999120%
199715%
1993117%
1992111%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis

Engine cooling
11 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology