Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While pulling into the garage right front ball joint broke. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated that the front ball joint failure caused the door frame, arm bushing and joint, spindle front wheel,front sensor assembly, front brake shield and tire to fall.
Right front control arm bracket came unwelded from frame causing steering problems.
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems |