1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 316 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.
“I purchased this vehicle which had 86,715 miles on it. Shortly after the purchase I noticed the engine would spark knock anytime the car was put under a load when the transmission was in high gear and in overdrive. Due to my schedule I did not take the car in for this problem until the drivers side window fell down while attempting to roll it down. After spending 741 dollars to repair those problems I drove the car approximately 50 miles and steam came from under the hood. The car was towed back to the dealer. The dealer evaluated the problem and advised me that the intake manifold was broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #763979, filed 2002-07“My problems began almost immediately after purchase. The ABS and the power loss, I consider to be life threatening. The power losses occurred during rush hour, after dark and while driving alone. Considering the fact that I am female, I consider this to be a two-fold danger. Ford has offered to pay me $2000 toward the trade-in of my car (cloverleaf to pay 17,500 for mine). This still has me paying in the neighborhood of 5500 for a 99 model. I did not purchase my car to be trading in after a year and none of this is my doing nor my choice. …”
NHTSA complaint #700436, filed 1998-11“1997 Mercury Grand Marquis has 21,000 miles. The air blend door has broken causing no warm air to vehicle interior and a constant clicking noise behind the instrument panel. There is no warm air to defrost the windshield causing a visual safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10008270, filed 2003-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
124 complaintsBrakes
35 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 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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