1997 Mercury Grand Marquis service bulletins & manufacturer communications
133 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 133
- 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 …CSP 08B04 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 15, 2008
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f…07212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settle…05N04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 14, 2005
- Abrasion of the rear brake tube near the floor pan stiffening rib and the #3 transmission cross member. Advance notice-customer satisfaction program 04b26. *tt04B26 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 28, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0420 and/or p0430. *tt03245 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold - bank 1) and/or p0430 (catalyst system efficiency below …17310 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt02107 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 27, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition. *tt0222 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts. *tt012114 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss. *yh15158 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built 04/15/2000 or earlier equipped with a keyless entry system may exhibit an inoperative door-mounted keypad, interior and exterior lamps that self-activate and a …15061 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts. *tt14862 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
- Information on programming remotes after driver door module replacement. *jb14370 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative keyless entry pad. **mr14081 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang / popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down. **mr8300 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit yellowing of the headlamps. *tt13933 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Subject regarding keyfob programming information - service replacement drivers door module. *tt8425 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Brief information regarding vehicles that exhibit yellowing of the headlamps. *tt8257 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight steering drift / wander condition, usually noted during highway driving. *tt8060 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt99195 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4r70w transmissions may experience delayed or no 2-3 upshift, transmission control indicator lamp illuminated with diagnost…99185 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down. *tt13025 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian bu…9996 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 17, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Engine experiencing roughness at idle due to exhaust system resonance. *tt9947 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, de…98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
- A vibration / noise felt in steering wheel on right turns.98258 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Concerns regarding the front seat feeling loose on some vehicle. *yc98245 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. Transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also…12298 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt12230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- For all vehicles with remote keyless entry concerns that require a module and / or transmitter (keyfob) replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or …12226 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing. *tt12223 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt12219 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control. *yc982320 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455 set. *tt4619 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc9887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc9874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Some police and export cars equipped with phonelic piston calipers may exhibit brake squeal from the rear when braking. *tt9811483 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake squeal from the rear when braking. *yc982525 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit no temperature control and/or a clicking noise heard coming from behind the instrument panel near the glove compartment. *yc9863 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The anti-lock brake system ( abs ) may activate under false abs conditions. *yc985A3 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc98410 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Subject regarding revised remote keyless entry (rke) system. *tt9847 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Brief information regarding engines being added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *tt983107 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 1998
- Information concerning vibration-shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35mph) in 3rd or 4rd gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission.9836 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc9831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit harsh ride quality or excessive road feel through the steering wheel while going over sharp bumps. *tt98111 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455090308 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- A vibration/"buzzing" noise may be heard or felt in the steering wheel on right turns. *yc97090297185 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc97090297183 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Some vehicles may experience a lean right condition. *yc97090297182 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Vehicles built between 1/4/97 and 4/14/97 may exhibit a concern of lack of power. *twBC105999705 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1997
- Additional instructions when diagnosing a/c mode failure. *twBC105919705 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 1997
- Diagnostic instructions for a/c mode failure. *twBC2296970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Vehicle may exhibit a lack of power. *twBC2241970501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1997
- Vibration- shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission. *jd9773 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)- mil illumination- diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0446 stored in memory. *jd9755 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd9735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *twBC031A497020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1997
- The power point electrical outlet was deleted- disregard the note in the 1997 owners guide advising not to plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. *jdBC1020197230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jdBC1017897230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jdBC1017797230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- White stress mark in the door scuff plate, replace with new level part. *jdBC1017097230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- A white stress mark in the door scuff plate. *jdBC3552972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jdBC3512972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jdBC3511972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The power point electrical outlet was deleted. *jdBC3430972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wire wheel cover center ornament separates from the backing plate. *twBC0072961101 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Front wheel rattle may be caused by the dust shield rattling. *twBC0020961101 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *ttBC0696961023 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 1996
- Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise. *ttBC0706961022 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 22, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Concern for intermittent no start/or intermittent stall & w/ no dtc's. *ttBC0774961015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 1996
- High pitch whining noise from the alternator may be caused by a loose eng ground strap. *ttBC0773961015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 1996
- Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *ttBC0810961011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 1996
- Complaint of a buzz/vibration felt in the steering wheel while turning (usually more noticeable turning right). *ttBC9679961001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *ttBC5197961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *ttBC5195961001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 1996