1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
The 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (7 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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
WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK OUT.*AK *JB
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Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD GRAND MARQUIS
- 1992 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 13 complaints
- 1993 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 6 complaints
- 1994 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 5 complaints
- 1995 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 2 complaints
- 1996 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 13 complaints
- 1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS (current)
- 1998 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 3 complaints
- 1999 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 5 complaints
- 2000 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 6 complaints
- 2001 FORD GRAND MARQUIS — 9 complaints
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