2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 Grand Marquis years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has 96 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Grand Marquis model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (26 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
Top 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (27%)
- Engine20 (21%)
- Structure & Body19 (20%)
- Steering9 (9%)
- Airbags6 (6%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Electrical System5 (5%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis ranks #4 of 7 among Grand Marquis model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 96 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (26 complaints), engine (20 complaints), and structure & body (19 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,430 miles.
- Does the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, most recently reported 2014, covering steering and visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- EPA rates the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.