Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Mercury Marquis. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKE LINE
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR.
- Consequence
- THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY DEVELOP A "SPONGY" FEEL AND DROPS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY BE OBSERVED BENEATH THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE COMPROMISED AND STOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE EXTENDED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB. IF CONTACT IS EVIDENT, BUT NO ABRASION OR LEAKS EXIST, THE BRAKE TUBE WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO PRECLUDE FURTHER CONTACT AND POTENTIAL ABRASION. IF INDICATION OF ABRASION OR A LEAK IS EVIDENT, DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE. THIS CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Owner complaints (53)
53 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 39.6% |
| Suspension | 8 | 15.1% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 11.3% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 9.4% |
| Power train | 4 | 7.5% |
| Steering | 4 | 7.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 7.5% |
| Air bags | 3 | 5.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 3.8% |
| Tires | 2 | 3.8% |
How 1997 compares with other Marquis years
Best and worst Marquis years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 |
| 1997 | 53 | 1 |
| 1998 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1997 Mercury Marquis FAQ
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 05V086000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1997 Mercury Marquis problems?
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (21), Suspension (8), Service brakes (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1997 Marquis compare with other years?
Among the 1993–2002 Mercury Marquis model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 1997 the most (53). The 1997 drew 53. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.