Model year record
1997 Ford Grand Marquis
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 23 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 7 | 66,025 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 86,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system | 2 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition: module | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting: brake lights | 1 | — |
| Seats: front assembly: recliner | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Structure: frame and members | 1 | — |
| Structure: frame and members: underbody shields | 1 | 72,000 mi |
The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.