2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, 5% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“Smelled gas when exiting the vehicle. Confirmed a fuel leak in the fuel tank by observing a fuel drip. Continued driving the car for a few days. On june 15, 2020, I noticed a strange noise as I drove, something rubbing or bumping on the frame under the car. While driving, the noise increased and intensified. I was forced to pull over and check under the car. To my horror I saw the gas tank dragging on the road. A tow truck would not tow the vehicle. My brother and I tied the tank up under the car using a nylon strap to get the car home. I called the dealership to fix the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331987, filed 2020-07, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the fuel tank fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank straps failed due to excessive corrosion, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10776664, filed 2015-09, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 70 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact noticed that there was no gasoline in the fuel tank because the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The failure occurred without warning. The empty fuel tank was consumed with gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that this was a common issue with no available remedy. The technician recommended that he fill the fuel tank every 200 miles. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247290, filed 2008-10, 48,700 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 12% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 10% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 20 | 8% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 5 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
23 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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