2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, 9% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“On september 29, 2017 around 9-10 pm , my husband had just picked me up from work and I was 6 months pregnant, we were driving down the highway and a car on the opposite side of the highway pulled out from the light and hit us on the driver side wheel and fender and broke the steering knuckle, the rack and pinion and broke the steering wheel loose, also the suspension. My car was disabled from the accident. I also had to be rushed to the hospital because I was having contractions so they wanted to make sure my baby was okay. Also the driver hit us and ran. The cops never found the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096967, filed 2018-05, 152,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the steering column seized and the steering wheel required excessive effort to turn and safely operate the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #11127890, filed 2018-09, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 ford Grand Marquis. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and shook when turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (beach ford, 851 jason blvd, myrtle beach, sc) where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the seals and clips inside the steering column were corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11140427, filed 2018-10, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH the power steering failed to function. The owner stated that he felt stiffness in the steering wheel making the vehicle hard to steer. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and replaced the power steering pressure switch, and added power steering fluid. The repairs have corrected the failure. The failure mileage was 16,819. The current mileage at the time of the complaint was 17,400. Updated 10/13/10. Updated 10/19/10”
NHTSA complaint #10344917, filed 2010-07, 16,819 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v385000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer and the manufacturer had both advised the contact that the part needed to complete the recall service was on back order until january 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10552275, filed 2013-11Related recalls
- 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
- 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10205037Apr 21, 2016Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
- 10183773Apr 21, 2016For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in…
- 10054924Sep 16, 2014Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 24% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 | 9 | 9% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 | 17 | 12% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
23 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology