1997 Mercury Grand Marquis brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 36 complaints for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Due to design and the space from the gas pedal tothe brake pedal, the owner was involved in an minor accident . Manfacturer contacted; he stated that this was the design of the vehicle.
I have a 1997 mercury grand marquis [xxx]the brakes failed exactly as described in their recall 04b26 for 97 merc marquis. The dealer and ford motor co. Rep curline #2139 said that even though the failure is exactly as described in the recall, and that my model and year matches the recall, they are not responsible for the repair. I suggest that the problem is wider than they will admit and think my repair falls under this recall. Updated 07/17/2012
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Engine 109 complaints
- Exhaust system 61 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Cooling system 21 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints