1997 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel system, gasoline problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Moving slowly in parking lot. Sharp noise under car, gas tank had fallen directly onto road and was being dragged. Both gas tank straps had broken”
filed Aug 2, 2011
“Consumer dismayed to notice the smell of fuel as she drove and parked the vehicle. *ph the smell would be present when the vehicle was parked as well. The fuel was leaking into the brake line. *sc the idler and pitman arms were replaced. *jb”
filed May 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe
CSP 08B04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 15, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Grand Marquis years
Grand Marquis fuel system, gasoline problems by year →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.