1997 Ford Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis. That is the most of any Grand Marquis model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 58%), typically at around 73,402 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Grand Marquis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 58% | 73,402 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Grand Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brakes pedal went to the floor when they were applied. The vehicle continued to accelerated in speed. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The mechanic informed the driver that…
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to sears and the technician determined that front passenger side frame broke and could not fix it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated it would cost the consumer $3862 to repair it. *ak there was a…
While driving vehicle overheated due to intake manifold failure. Coolant leaked into the engine. Dealer notified. *ak
While driving, the temperature gauge was very high because the intake manifold failed. This caused the coolant to go inside the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The vehicle overheated in traffic. This was a known problem. *scc *jb
When driving at various speeds, the intake manifold cracked, which caused coolant to leak out.*ak *jb
Other Ford Grand Marquis years
← 1996 Grand Marquis · 1998 Grand Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Marquis model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.