1997 Mercury Marquis Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Mercury Marquis, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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, car brake pedal went all the way to the floor substantially reducing the ability to stop and therby almost causing an accident. Upon investigation, found brake fluid was shooting out from under the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10093947, filed 2004-10, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Mercury grand Marquis. The contact stated that the pipe that extends from the fender where fuel is applied has rusted out. The failure is causing a fuel leak. The contact has found large puddles of gasoline underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that it needed a gas filler pipe. The mechanic also stated that, unfortunately, that part is no longer produced. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10190386, filed 2007-05, 56,000 miles“Intake manifold (org.) was made of plastic. Shop had car for tune-up when manifold cracked.the new manifold is made with metal where the old one cracked.ford had recall on same size engine but Mercury will not recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #762431, filed 2002-05“After parking vehicle in a closed garage consumer could smell a strong fuel odor. Took vehicle to dealer where they found that metal fuel line rusted, and leaked fuel. Consumer states the fuel lines were not galvanized.”
NHTSA complaint #889423, filed 2001-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Marquis
21 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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