The speedometer not working properly brakes not working properly ABS light on steering and suspension cross sit
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems
24 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 114,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 114,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cruise control4
- Linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,the federal safety agency has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
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What 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving my car, thought I smelled something burning. A couple of minutes later I had to slow down and turn right. The brake pedal was soft and I had to go all the way to floor to get the car to slow down. I stopped at my destination a couple of minutes later, popped the hood and there was a fire under the hood. It only lasted a couple of minutes, but burned up an electrical connector. The next day I had it repaired across the street at an auto electrical and marine shop. They said it was at the switch or valve that turned off the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. My car is a 1997 mercury grand marquis.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury marquis. The contact stated that when he depressed and held down the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. If he pressed gently on it and released it, the vehicle would begin to accelerate. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact believed that the failure could be within the cruise control mechanism or the electrical system. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. While pulling into the driveway between 1-5 MPH, the engine revved and accelerated when the contact depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed through the garage wall. The contacts wife was pinned to another vehicle already in the garage. Her right arm, both knees, and both hips were injured. She had a cut above her left eye, which was closed completely. A police report was filed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 190,000. Updated 04/16/08 *bf mckinney incident report. Updated 04/16/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. He immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer stated that the parts would be unavailable until december of 2007; however, they disconnected the wiring harness. When december arrived, the dealer stated that the parts would be unavailable until march of 2008. When march arrived, the dealer stated that the parts would be unavailable until june of 2008. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 98,000. Updated 04/14/08. *lj the consumer stated vehicle was repaired by dealer within 1 week of the complaint. Updated 04/11/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The speed control was disconnected and the contact is dissatisfied that the parts for the repair are still unavailable. Each time he calls ford, they give him a different time as to when the parts will arrive. The contact is disabled and needs the cruise control feature. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 48,200.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a ford safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The speed control switch was disconnected at that time. He spoke with the dealer twice, but the part was still unavailable. Complaint number 1400372637 was filed with the manufacturer. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 46,000. Updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated the dealer informed her the part would be available, however the vehicle is not fixed as of yet. The consumer stated the part still is not available. Updated 03-11-08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The switch was disconnected at that time. He is requesting that ford give him an approximate date as to when the parts will be available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 48,000. Updated 03-04-08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The cruise control switch was disconnected, but he has not received any updates regarding a repair date. The contact is dissatisfied about the length of time for the repair. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 283,000.
Per your request, our cruise control was disconnected in sept of 2007..we still cannot get the new part....
Questions about the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration
Does the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the acceleration of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 114,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V051000, 07V336000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have the most acceleration problems?
The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (39 complaints), 2006 (37 complaints) and 1994 (33 complaints).
Other 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Engine 126Brakes 35Fuel system 32Suspension 26Steering 21Lights 19Visibility 13Electrical 12Transmission 12Body 6Seat belts 6Locks 5Tires 4Airbags 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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