1997 Ford Grand Marquis problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (7) · Electrical System (2) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Grand Marquis model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 1998-11-01 · 12178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1998-11-01 · 12174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 1998-11-01 · 12154 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs
Structure:body:door 1998-08-17 · 98163 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
locks failed. yd
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.