YearToAvoid

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 4th worst out of 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 96 complaints, 3 recalls, and 6 crashes tied to this year, with suspension and engine problems leading the count.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#4 of 7 Grand Marquis years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
96
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2011
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 23 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (27%)
  2. Engine20 (21%)
  3. Structure & Body19 (20%)
  4. Steering9 (9%)
  5. Airbags6 (6%)
  6. Brakes6 (6%)
  7. Electrical System5 (5%)
  8. Fuel System5 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts3 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report the vehicle surging or accelerating unexpectedly when shifting from park into reverse or drive, resulting in crashes.
  • Others describe the engine hesitating or lurching forward without warning while braking, causing minor collisions.
  • Owners report violent vibration at highway speeds, sometimes strong enough that dealers could not reproduce or diagnose the cause.
  • Some describe the brake and accelerator pedals sitting too close together, causing both pedals to be pressed at once.
  • Rear tires reportedly went flat repeatedly due to bad valve stems on the original factory tires.
  • A steering knuckle, rack and pinion, and suspension were reported broken after a side-impact crash at high mileage.
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints: complaints filed per quarter72007 Q12008 Q42010 Q22011 Q42013 Q22015 Q32018 Q22020 Q3
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2008 Q4 (7).

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Steering36,888 vehicles

    Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

    Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

  2. NHTSA 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Steering355,000 vehicles

    Steering

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

    Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

  3. NHTSA 06V440000Nov 15, 2006Visibility & Wipers422 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.

    Risk: If the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. Also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Grand Marquis years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008200920102011
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid100488419
2006Avoid83143218
2007Caution5096318
2008Caution6779318
2009Good1726219

All Mercury Grand Marquis years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among 7 model years with a Complaint Index of 50. It is safer than the 2005 and 2006 model years but has more reported problems than 2008-2011.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Grand Marquis?
Suspension, wheels, and tires account for 27% of complaints (26 total), followed by engine issues at 21% (20 complaints) and structure/body problems at 20% (19 complaints).
Does the 2007 Grand Marquis have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this year: two steering-related campaigns (upper and lower intermediate shaft issues) and one windshield mounting recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What year Mercury Grand Marquis should I avoid?
The 2005 and 2006 model years are rated Avoid, with Complaint Indexes of 100 and 83. The 2007 is rated Caution, an improvement but still above the newer years.
What is the best year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2011 model year is rated Best with a Complaint Index of 0, while 2009 and 2010 are rated Good.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.