1997 Ford Grand Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Ford Grand Marquis recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis.

Most common 1997 Ford Grand Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Electrical System	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Structure	2
Seats	1
Steering	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2004-09-07, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 THE HYDRAULIC REAR BRAKE LINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

2004-04-28, Structure
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 CLUNKING NOISE THAT HAD COME FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA WHEN BRAKING AND GOING OVER BUMPS. *SC *JB

2004-04-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

2003-11-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2003-09-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK OUT.*AK *JB

1997 Ford Grand Marquis questions

Does the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford Grand Marquis has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.