1997 Mercury Grand Marquis engine problems
109 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, which is 29% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving noticed smoke under the hood. Plastic manifold was causing the burning, and damaging wire and alternator. Dealer has been notified.
Intake manifold failed spilling coolant and disabling car. This was a plastic part that has been replaced by metal. Dealer says large numbers of these failures. Cost over $1,000 to repair. Possible recall for other model lines using exact same engine ie crown victoria.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Exhaust system 61 complaints
- Brakes 36 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Cooling system 21 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints