NHTSA — Suspension Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,325 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 242017

Grand Marquis

  • 112,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The speedometer not working properly brakes not working properly ABS light on steering and suspension cross sit

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 062018

Grand Marquis

  • 150,000 miles
I am an automotive technician and I service many vehicles daily. I currently own a 97 Mercury Grand Marquis ls and have noticed that practically most steering components on my vehicle are in need of replacing. Specifically the tie rod ends, control arms, ball joins all have blown bushings and a pitman arm.... the steering sways so hard on this vehicle. I have noticed that customer's vehicles that I have worked on that are similar to the crown vic, and the marquis are showing signs of steering component concern as well. I see more Ford with steering issues than any other vehicle that I service. The vehicles also seem to have issues with anyone sitting in the back that the body will scrape the tires and there are multiple electrical issues. I have had to rig my vent door actuator and I have had to install a shut off switch due to a parasitic draw that I can not locate even with a volt meter. After researching on forums and watching countless youtube videos of owners stating these known issues I believe that it is beyond maintenance standards for these parts all to be faulty from this car manufacturer.

- North East, MD, USA

problem #3

Oct 112005

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,625 miles
The consumer owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving and using the steering wheel there was a squeaking noise. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic who suggested that there was no lubrication on the ball joints nor was there any way to lubricated them due to the design. The mechanic said that the ball joints should be alright for a while. No repairs or corrections were made at that time. On another occasion while driving 29 mph uphill, the left front ball joint cracked and dropped to the ground damaging the tie rod and ball joint assembly and the left front tire. The vehicle continued to travel for approximately 20 to 30 feet after the vehicle dropped to the ground and the driver lost directional control of the vehicle. This happened without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealer said that the other side was affected as well. The dealer repaired both front ball joints along with the tie rod assembly. Note: Failed components are available for inspection upon request. (11/211/05) the consumer found the coolant crossover cracked on intake.

- Cincinnatti , OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 062000

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
The vehicle drifts to the left while driving and constant steering pressure to the right must be maintained, dearler has rotated the tires and rebuilt the front and rear brakes but the vehicle seems to be irrepairable.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #1

Jun 211999

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving at any speed and going over a bump or making a turn, there is a loud noise coming from under the vehicle.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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