Table 1 shows 17 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (21 problems).
Coolant leak from crack in plastic intake manifold. This car only has 97,130 miles on it and well cared for. They should not be using plastic in this application - it should be iron or aluminum. This is a common problem I was told with the 4. 6 v8 engine. Read details...
I was driving my father's 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS at 35 mph. Â I noticed a car pull up beside me with the driver waiving frantically. Â I rolled down my window and he told me my car was "pouring water". Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at speeds of 10 mph, the contact observed smoke coming from under the hood and within seconds, the interior cabin was filled with smoke and flames. The vehicle occupants were able to safely exit the vehicle. Read details...