1997 Mercury Grand Marquis service brakes, hydraulic problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. While idling at a red light, the vehicle began to lunge forward. The contact's vehicle tapped the preceding vehicle's bumper. While he and the owner of the other vehicle were arguing, the contact's vehicle lunged forward a second time. As a result…”
filed Jul 1, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. While stuck on ice at 1 mph. The contact slid into a curb and brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line was corroded and caused the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle's…”
filed Feb 22, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abrasion of the rear brake tube near the floor pan stiffening rib and the #3 transmission cross member. Advance notice-customer satisfaction program 04b26. *tt
04B26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.