Table 1 shows ten common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (eight problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving in reverse, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and the suspension collapsed on the front driver side. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower ball joint separated and needed to be replaced. Read details...
Dealer (bob sight Ford) told me this is a common problem with Ford and Mercury and that Ford has re-designed the front-end components. This repair cost me $966. Ford has still not offered a recall despite many failures of these parts. Read details...
The consumer owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving and using the steering wheel there was a squeaking noise. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic who suggested that there was no lubrication on the ball joints nor was there any way to lubricated them due to the design. Read details...