1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 11%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,344miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 11% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,344 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A rear brake line on our 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis totally failed. When I stepped on the brake pedal, it went to the floor resulting in a puddle of brake fluid under the car just behind the driver's seat. Fortunately this happened when the car was in our driveway and not while driving to work on the highway. We purchased this car new in november 1996 and had only 47,441 miles on it at the time of the failure. An inspection of the rear brake lines showed they were both extremely corroded along their entire length. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041418, filed 2003-10, 47,441 miles“Brake line failure...rubbing/extreme corrosion failure occurred after 6 years and is caused by routing/retainers/rubber insulators/extremely poor corrosion protection on the european metric bubble flare lines. Same problem occurred on our previous Grand Marquis-1993 after 6 years. In this case vehicle resided in syracuse only 2 years and spent 4 more in s.e. Massachusetts. Based on my experience and the number of similar complaints on this type vehicle(1990-1997 ford crown victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis) a safety recall should be investigated/issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10054256, filed 2004-01, 64,000 miles“1. Car was being driven at normal speed, approximately 30 MPH, and brakes were applied. Brake pedal traveled further than normal and brake warning light illuminated. When I arrived home I opened the hood and saw the brake fluid level in the master cylinder had dropped significantly. On further inspection I saw brake fluid on the frame rail on the driver side of the car at a location under the driver side front door (approximately). 2. It appears that the rear brake line was rubbing on the car body/frame structure and wore through allowing the brake fluid to leak out. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072395, filed 2004-05, 101,000 miles“Dt: the brake line rusted and broke. The consumer was driving and could tell that he was losing brake fluid. He was able to get the vehicle safely home. The problem occurred on june 15, 2005. The consumer found that the entire brake line was extremely corroded. The consumer replaced the entire brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10138176, filed 2005-09, 69,500 miles“Brakes did not operate when driver applied pressure on the pedal. Took vehicle dealer for check up, and results indicated that the rear brake lines rusted. While pulling from a parking lot the brakes failed. Brakes repaired by nearby tire and brake specialist.”
NHTSA complaint #10106612, filed 2005-01, 88,715 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012945Feb 28, 2005Abrasion of the rear brake tube near the floor pan stiffening rib and the #3 transmission cross member. Advance notice-customer satisfaction program 04b26.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 23% |
| 2008 | 10 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 10% |
| 1995 | 30 | 17% |
| 1994 | 19 | 12% |
| 1993 | 22 | 15% |
| 1992 | 48 | 19% |
| 1991 | 13 | 16% |
| 1990 | 8 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
124 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercury 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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