2007 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 96 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (22% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Called Walker Ford in Clearwater, FL on 12/27/2025 at 09:35 am. I reported to them that two recalls that would pertain to my car, 13S08 and 13R01 needed to be performed as my steering bearing retainer has failed. They informed me it was repaired, but it has failed again. According to my research, regardless if its been performed or not, Ford is still liable to fix it again. A possible loss of steering could result in death or injury if not addressed. My contact info is [XXX] Thanks! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2025
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the RPM's revved up and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the RPM's decreased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2021
“Vehicle was stationary steering wheel went round and round but wheels did not turn if I would have been driving I would have crashed.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2020
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold fractured anti-freeze leaked into the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis. While driving approximately 50 mph at night, the headlights turned off without warning. The contact utilized the high beam headlights. The contact took the vehicle to moffitt's ford lincoln (515-432-6336, located at 1819 se marshall st, boone, ia 50036) where it was diagnosed that the lighting system needed to be replaced. The part was ordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,699.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis. While operating the vehicle, the headlights suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the headlight module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 230,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford grand marquis. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and shook when turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (beach ford, 851 jason blvd, myrtle beach, sc) where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the seals and clips inside the steering column were corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000. *tt*jb”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the steering column seized and the steering wheel required excessive effort to turn and safely operate the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The VIN was not provided.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2018
“I was driving the vehicle. As I started up a hill the speed limit changed. I gave the gas pedal a little push. It went to the floor where it stuck wide open. The car leaped forward and I immediately applied the brake. I really had to push the brake as hard as I could to get the vehicle to stop. When I got the vehicle to stop I knocked the gear shift out of drive into neutral. The engine was idling really rough but then it smoothed out. I did not crash the car and continued driving with no further problems. The vehicle has 64,875 miles on it and this is the first this has happened.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury grand marquis. While driving at various speeds, the headlights turned off intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the lighting control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
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Is the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is tires (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 37,212 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.