1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 driving the vehicle on a side street, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the front right side of the vehicle, she lost steering control and the car veered right. The driver applied the brake slowly until the car came to a stop. The driver called a mechanic to tow the car to the shop. Upon inspection, it was determined that the chassis section that supports the tire was separated from the rest of the chassis. The welded connection had separated and sheared. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166595, filed 2006-08, 73,000 miles“Frame separated from the vehicle while going 55-60mph. The vehicle like it was shifting in a different direction than it was being steered in. The consumer had to pull due the vehicle being inoperative. Consumer contacted the dealer, and insurance company and it was stated that an accident had to cause the separation.. Consumer will add more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005483, filed 2002-03“Purchased an after market inside door handle from an ebay vendor: inside front drivers side door handle for a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis gs. The return spring on the original oem handle broke, but the original handle even though broken, still remained operational. I ordered and installed a replacement aftermarket door handle depo 330-500006-002 purchased from an ebay vendor. 10 days after installation, the replacement door handle failed and the drivers door could not be opened from the inside of the car making this a potential safety hazard had there been an emergency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361896, filed 2010-10“I have 3 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997, 1996, & 1992. Within the last 14 months, 5 of the 12 window regulators have failed. All vehicles have been garage kept for the most. No unusual or excessive usage to any of these windows. 1992-has ~162k miles-had 2 window regulators fail-driver & front passenger side 1996-has ~33k miles-had 1 window regulator fail-driver door 1997-has ~62k miles-had 2 window regulators fail-driver door & rear driver side two of these windows (1997) have been repaired by a local ford dealer at approx $190.00 each. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154935, filed 2006-04“Consumer has been experiencing problems with door hinges. Hinges are not strong enough to hold vehicle open. Even during flat inclines, the doors fail to remain ajar. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833941, filed 1999-02Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 19% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 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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