1997 Mercury Grand Marquis exterior lighting problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury grand marquis. The headlights were covered with some type of film. He had to use the highbeams to see while driving at night. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 149672.”
filed Dec 29, 2009
“Composite headlight lenses turned milky to the point that vehicle became unusable for night driving. Automobile manufacturer unwilling to replace or assist with replacement costs. Dealership wants $583.84 to replace headlight assemblies. *jb safety defects causing life threatening situation.”
filed Nov 25, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 292 | 60% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 206 | 59% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 207 | 57% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 20 | 12% |
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.