1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Review

1997 Merc. Grand Marquis LS

Written by: David Mahaffey on 08/20/2009

Vehicle

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

This has been an excellent car. With the exception of a very slight noise problem on passenger side, this car has never cost a dime for repairs other than normal maintenance. A/C is as good today as first day bought. Always kept up with as far as maintenance and it shows in an excellent, comfortable vehicle.

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FORD'S BETTER IDEA

Written by: 1967z28 on 07/19/2009

Vehicle

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Dr GS Sedan

Review

I just experienced my 8th power window failure. This is my wife's car, no kids to abuse the system. Ford has been building cars with power windows for over 50 years and still can't get it right. Other failures include the dreaded plastic intake manifold. The improved Ford replacement manifold is now leaking around the heater hose nipple. Ford has been building cars for 100 years and has difficulty building a manifold that holds water. My wife has been stranded twice with no start issues due to poor crank trigger connector placement, it takes on water when driving in the rain. The rear seat belts were replaced under warranty and still have ratchet issues. The clear coat & paint have failed.

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Any good mechanic can fix it! These cars are produced in large numbers and parts are easily obtained form the aftermarket manufactures. The salvage yards have a good inventory of parts. You can also use Crown Vic parts in most cases.

Suggested Improvements

Ford! Please take some of the money you spend on advertising telling us how great your quality is and actually spent it on product improvement! You need more character space in the Review area! I just got started before running out of space!

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Dead at 175,000- not feasible to fix

Written by: tom2002a on 08/18/2008

Vehicle

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

I bought this new and never had any problems other than a cracked intake manifold which Ford paid for as part of a class actin settlement. Was hoping to get 250k plus - changed oil, trans and other fluids etc. Developed a brake leak and the brake lines are corroded from front to back - $1800 in labor alone to replace. I had noticed alot of the piping under the hood seemed to rot - electrolysis? If you're looking at one of these watch this - great car otherwise.

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100,000 Plus Miles and Going

Written by: Dave in Des Moines on 05/15/2008

Vehicle

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

I purchased the car with 77,000 miles and now have over 180,000 miles on the vehicle. It has been extremely reliable on the most important item; the engine. Just regular maintenance. Have had problems with temperature controls air/heat switching, check engine light always on, and recently the suspension but those problems occurred well past the 120k mile arena. Great car for my teenage son to learn on.

Favorite Features

Not a lot of gadgets like the town car, which equates to expensive repairs. The basics with solid, reliable performance. Big trunk, leg room, and leather's been great.

Suggested Improvements

Get with the times on CD player, MP3, upgrade the dash on the newer models like the Milan

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Realistic review

Written by: arlene capeluto on 03/17/2008

Vehicle

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 Dr GS Sedan

Review

Car is comfortable in very good condition. I drove around town did my errands and it never let me down. I had no problems with it. Now I just want a new car. It is a dark blue with a blue interior the upholstery is in good condition, the radio works good and so does the airconditioning. It is easy to look out in all directions. The tires are in good shape and it heats up quickly in the winter. It is comfortable for passengers. I have liked owning this car it has been good to me. The pick up is good and it stops easily. I think it would make a good family car. There is a small oil leak and that is the only negative I believe. I hope who ever gets it, has as good luck with it as I did.

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Reliable. Comfortable. Looks good. Easy to drive.

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