Four problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
In steering column bolts to the shift indicator fell out. Vehicle was hard to maneuver and there was no control of which gear vehicle was being shifted to. Dealer was notified.
While driving down main street traveling 10mph, traffic was slowing down up ahead. Went over a hump in road, and all of a sudden steering wheel would just spin. Lost control, and went off to the side of road. Towed to the dealer. Dealer located the problem, and replaced steering column coupling bolt.
While driving the ignition switch and steering column become extremely hot . The dealer has been notified.
Steering wheel/column failed, causing accident.