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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis: Quick Overview

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1997
Make Mercury
Model Grand Marquis
Trim -
Style -
Type Sedan
Category Large Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In Canada
Manufacturing City TALBOTVILLE
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3797 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height -
Overall Length -
Overall Width -
Wheelbase Length -
Standard Seating -
Engine & Performance
Engine 4.6 8
Engine Size 4.6L
Engine Cylinders 8
Transmission -
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds -
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System -
Steering Type -
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) -
Invoice Price -
Delivery Charges -

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Prices and Market Value

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Cost of Ownership

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 20 gallons
City Mileage 15 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 23 miles/gallon

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Safety Rating

NHTSA
Side Driver Rating
Frontal Passenger Rating
Rollover Rating Not Tested
Side Rear Passenger Rating
Frontal Driver Rating
IIHS
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Not Tested

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Recalls & Defects

Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Recall date 2000-06-12
Recall no. 00v157002
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Using Aftermarket Front Passenger Side Seat Belt Assemblies That Were Sold BY Ford Parts Departments From January 1, Through June 13, 2000. These Seat Belt Assemblies Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Fmvss NO. 209, "seat Belt Assemblies." THE Equipment Involved IS Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies, Model Nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, Built BY TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc. (Trw) Manufactured From June 1, 1998 Through MAY 21, 2000. Some OF These Seat Belt Assemblies MAY Have Been Installed AS Service Replacement Equipment ON THE Vehicles Involved IN THE Recall.
Consequence IN THE Event OF A Collision, These Seat Belts MAY NOT Restrain AN Occupant Increasing THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect These Vehicles and Replace THE Service Seat Belt Assemblies That Were Installed IN These Vehicles From January 1 Through June 13, 2000.
Notes Owner Notification Began September 28, 2000. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Recall date 2000-06-12
Recall no. 00v157001
Source NHTSA
Summary Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Using Aftermarket Driver's Seat Belt Assemblies That Were Sold BY Ford Parts Departments From January 1, Through June 13, 2000. These Seat Belt Assemblies Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Fmvss NO. 209, "seat Belt Assemblies." THE Equipment Involved IS Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies, Model Nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, Built BY TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc. (Trw) Manufactured From June 1, 1998 Through MAY 21, 2000. Some OF These Seat Belt Assemblies MAY Have Been Installed AS Service Replacement Equipment ON THE Vehicles Involved IN THE Recall.
Consequence IN THE Event OF A Collision, These Seat Belts MAY NOT Restrain AN Occupant Increasing THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy Dealers Will Inspect These Vehicles and Replace THE Service Seat Belt Assemblies That Were Installed IN These Vehicles From January 1 Through June 13, 2000.
Notes Owner Notification Began September 28, 2000. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Recall date 2008-02-04
Recall no. 08v051000
Source NHTSA
Summary Ford IS Recalling 225,000 MY 1992-2003 Econoline, MY 1993-1995 Taurus Sho, MY 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, MY 1993 Bronco, F-series, MY 1995-1997 F-series Super Duty Stripped Chassis, MY 1992-1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, and MY 1992-1995 Lincoln Town Car Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles Were Previously Repaired Using A Wiring Harness That IS NOT Compatible With THE Vehicle Circuit Polarity.
Consequence AS A Result, THE Fuse IS Located IN THE Output Circuit Rather Than IN THE Intended Input Power Feed Circuit, and MAY NOT Offer THE Intended Protection IN THE Event OF AN Electrical Short TO Ground.
Remedy Dealers Will Install A NEW Wiring Harness, or Replace THE Mating Electrical Component. THE Recall Began ON February 18, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes Ford Recall NO. 08s01.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date 2007-08-03
Recall no. 07v336000
Source NHTSA
Summary ON Certain Pickup Trucks, Passenger Vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles, and Motor Homes Chassis, THE Speed Control Deactivation Switch May, Under Certain Conditions, Leak Internally and Then Overheat, Smoke, or Burn.
Consequence This Could Result IN AN Underhood Fire.
Remedy Dealers Will Install A Fused Wiring Harness. Owners OF THE Passenger Cars Included IN This Campaign Will BE Instructed TO Return Their Vehicles TO Their Dealers TO Have THE Speed Control Deactivation Switch Disconnected AS AN Interim Repair. AS Soon AS Repair Parts ARE Available (Expected October 2007), Owners Will BE Instructed TO Return TO THE Dealers FOR Installation OF A Fused Wiring Harness. THE Recall Began ON August 13, 2007, and Mailing Completed BY September 19, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Ford AT 1-888-222-2751.
Notes Ford Recall NO. 05s28.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;s Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Steering
Recall date 2015-10-06
Recall no. 15e082000
Source NHTSA
Summary Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) IS Recalling Certain Model Dorman Steering Shafts, Part Number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, Part Number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, Part Number 425-359, Manufactured April 17, 2014, TO September 28, 2015. These Aftermarket Replacement Steering Shafts ARE Sold FOR USE IN 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car Vehicles. These Steering Shafts MAY Separate During Operation IF THE Integral Fastener IS Loose or Missing and IF THE Interfacing Vehicle Shaft IS Compressed IN Length.
Consequence IF THE Shafts Separate During Vehicle Operation, A Loss OF Steering Control Would Result, Increasing THE Risk OF A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy Dorman Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Steering Shaft, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 28, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Dorman Customer Service AT 1-800-523-2492, Option 5.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.

1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Insurance

Insurance for a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

How Does the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Compare to Other Sedan?

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Final Verdict: Is the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis a Good Sedan?

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Eugene is an automotive enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in the used car market. As a writer at VINCheck.info, he brings deep industry insight and a passion for cars, helping readers make smart, informed decisions. Eugene has written hundreds of used car reviews and is known for breaking down complex automotive topics into clear, actionable advice. Over the years, he has driven and worked on a wide range of vehicles—starting with tuning street cars in his early days and eventually focusing on performance upgrades and reliability improvements. Today, he specializes in evaluating used vehicles through the lens of real-world ownership and enthusiast needs. A longtime fan of Porsche, Eugene especially appreciates vehicles that blend durability with driving enjoyment.