1997 Mercury Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the pipe that extends from the fender where fuel is applied has rusted out. The failure is causing a fuel leak. The contact has found large puddles of gasoline underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that it needed a gas filler pipe. The mechanic also stated that, unfortunately, that part is no longer produced. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2007

“1997 mountaineer, engine race, could not stop the car. Used the brakes but engine raced and banged into our house in order to stop. This was the fourth incident, in a month time. Other incidents were hitting a car in order for the car to stop. No one was hurt, thank goodness. But this was scary. We want to sell the car, but can't with good conscience until we can find the culprit. Please advise or confirm difficulty with the car. Thanks. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2007

“While driving on freeway at freeway speed, my 1997 grand marquis, ls was running at normal temp. All of a sudden within a matter of a minute or two, the temp gauge maxed out, car started smoking, all coolant was lost. I pulled over immediately, and upon inspection I found that the plastic intake manifold had cracked approx a 3-4" crack. I was stranded, had to tow my car approx 134 miles to get home. This is a $269.99 part not to mention the gaskets, anti-freeze and labor involved to fix. I feel this is a manufacturer defect and I should be reimbursed for the cost of the part at the very least. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2006

“Dt: the contact stated fluid was leaking around his heater hose. After replacing the hose several times it was still leaking. Upon further inspection it was discovered that the intake manifold cracked. The contact made a temporary patch for the crack. No other repairs have been made. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005

“My 1997 mercury grand marquis overheated and blew steam and antifreeze throughout engine compartment and on to windshield. This was caused by the a crack in the water jacket portion of the intake manifold. I was told by the dealer that this is a common problem and manifold has been redesigned but is not covered by a recall and the repair expense ($989 plus tax) would be my responsibility. He also stated that this identical problem on police cars and some others is covered. A call to ford motor company rendered same results. I bought this car new and it has only 60000 miles. I have the old manifold.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2005

“Dt: the air bags deployed so badly that it slapped consumer's grandson''s face. He has a permanent scar from it. The air bags smoked up everything like the vehicle was on fire. Also, consumer's grand daughter was riding in the back seat on the passenger's side, and her teeth print was in the back of the seat. Both of the children were in their seat belts. Consumer felt the seat belts should have held up better. This happened on june 18, 2005. The intake manifold was replaced before the accident. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2005

“The vehicle began to leak water and the water pump was replaced. The problem turned out to be a cracked intake manifold. *bf *sc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004