1997 Ford Grand Marquis engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Grand Marquis — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the temperature gauge was very high because the intake manifold failed. This caused the coolant to go inside the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop. The mechanic replaced the intake manifold. The vehicle overheated in traffic. This was a known problem. *scc *jb”
filed Nov 17, 2003
“Consumer states there is a coolant smell coming into the cab . Also heavy smoke comiing from under the vehicle. Dealer states there is a hairline crack on the intake manifold. *ak”
filed Jul 22, 2003
“While driving vehicle overheated due to intake manifold failure. Coolant leaked into the engine. Dealer notified. *ak”
filed Apr 23, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
12174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1998
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford 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.