Twice this happened I was driving and the car just turned off I couldn't control the wheel I had to hurry and put it on natural and start the car again, and put it in drive. Can you tell me if there was a recall on this vehicle it really scared me I was on the main highway or can you tell me what the problem is.
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems
12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Wiring1
- Ignition: switch1
- Horn1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1997 ford grand marquis - occasional interruptions in electrical power were occurring with the radio going off, the low fuel level light going on, and the battery meter dropping. After replacing the battery the interruptions continued until finally the battery cables caught on fire. I turned off the ignition and by this time the insulation on both the positive and ground cables had completely burned off and the battery continued to supply current. I knocked off the ground terminal and dosed the fire with water.
The position of the horn for 1997 mercury grand marquis is problematic. The horn is just in front of the left front wheel and prone to get water sprayed by wheel in raining season. This will cause the rust and failure of the horn.
Vehicle was serviced for recall parts consumer was told that the master cylinder need to be replaced because it was leaking. It took the service manager days before he serviced vehicle and never returned the consumer phone calls. *ts the consumer received a customer satisfaction program in the mail regarding the electronic traction control. The consumer was told the parts were not available and was then told the master cylinder was leaking. The consumer stated the dealer never mentioned if the electronic traction control was replaced. The consumer received a second opinion regarding the master cylinder and was told it was not leaking.
This regards a 1997 mercury grand marquis, and a safety related issue that cannot be repaired by the car dealership. The driver side automatic/passive door lock, will not allow the driver side door to open at all. In the case of an emergency, there would no way to escape the vehicle. The ford/mercury dealership could not fix/repair the vehicle, and sent it back unrepaired. The driver's door is locked - and cannot be opened with the key, switch or remote control. They state that they have never seen this before, and the mercury national customer service, that I called today, stated that this has never been recorded in their database.
Headlights went out while driving. Stopped vehicle and turned off automatic control, turned lights on manual. Reset the automatic control on and lights stayed on. Previously (two different times) the head lights have come on while vehicle was parked.
Stop light connector was overheating and burning up wiring. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that problem was not covered under a recall. *ak consumer states vehicle has to be started under the emergency start, if started in park it will not shift out of park, consumer states also while driving there are no stop lights.
Remote entry control, panic alarm, automatic door locks, 4-way flashers and automatic truck control failed. The above conditions have caused unsafe and stressful health conditions on several occasions.
Each time the pasenger side sun visor is pulled down the fuse #8 blows out, this causes loss of power to digital electronic dash panel, power door locks, keyless entry, power mirrors, radio, and clock, dealer tried using higher amp fuse but that one blew also.
Electrical light continues to illuminate while the vehicle is in motion. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and the light continues to illuminate. Manufacturer has been notified.
Questions about the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical
Does the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have the most electrical problems?
The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (75 complaints), 2003 (51 complaints) and 1992 (41 complaints).
Other 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Engine 126Brakes 35Fuel system 32Suspension 26Acceleration 24Steering 21Lights 19Visibility 13Transmission 12Body 6Seat belts 6Locks 5Tires 4Airbags 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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