2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 27, 2025 · 96 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Grand Marquis years
Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. That ranks 12th out of 17 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (23 complaints, 24%), typically at around 15,750 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Mercury Grand Marquis
2003-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires23 · ~15,750 mi
Structure18 · ~40,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control13 · ~39,000 mi
Steering9 · ~112,000 mi
Air Bags6 · ~37,400 mi
Exterior Lighting5 · ~111,350 mi
Power Train5 · ~29,430 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5 · ~685 mi
Engine4 · ~104,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~3,001 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires2324%15,750——
Structure1819%40,000——
Vehicle Speed Control1314%39,000——
Steering99%112,000——
Air Bags66%37,400——
Exterior Lighting55%111,350——
Power Train55%29,430——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic55%685——
Engine44%104,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling33%3,001——
Fuel/propulsion System33%103,000——
Seat Belts33%72,359——
Wheels33%74,180——
Fuel System, Gasoline22%51,850——
Suspension22%82,000——
Electrical System11%———
Equipment11%26,000——
Seats11%28,000——
Service Brakes11%———
Unknown or Other11%———
Visibility11%55,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 15 complaints
2007: 8200782008: 15152009: 112009112010: 992011: 8201182012: 772013: 8201382014: 442015: 4201542016: 552017: 3201732018: 662019: 2201922020: 332022: 1202212024: 112025: 120251

n = 96 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (3)

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Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaftNov 5, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V704000 · 36,888 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

SteeringAug 29, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V385000 · 355,000 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

Visibility:windshieldNov 15, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V440000 · 422 vehicles

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.

Risk: If the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. Also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Steering Column Shaft Obstruction (PE14021) — opened Jul 7, 2014, closed Nov 21, 2014.
  • Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Called Walker Ford in Clearwater, FL on 12/27/2025 at 09:35 am. I reported to them that two recalls that would pertain to my car, 13S08 and 13R01 needed to be performed as my steering bearing retainer has failed. They informed me it was repaired, but it has failed again. According to my research…

Steering · received Dec 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707228

The instrument lights/gauges work intermittently. The digital odometer won't display.

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11575541

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the RPM’s revved up and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the RPM’s decreased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

Engine · received Mar 29, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11458779

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…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 1, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11331987

Vehicle was stationary steering wheel went round and round but wheels did not turn if i would have been driving i would have crashed.

Steering · received Apr 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11322741

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Owners most often report tires, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 23 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Mercury 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 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.