1997 Lincoln Continental vs 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Lincoln Continental | 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 96 | 316 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 133 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 80,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Continental | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 124 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 32 |
| Suspension | 10 | 26 |
| Steering | 12 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 24 |
| Visibility | 15 | 12 |
| Power Train | 10 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
1997 Lincoln Continental
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.