2007 Mercury Grand Marquis

▲ Better than typical
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:32:24.660Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 56 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1992 1993: 144 complaints 1994: 156 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1996 1997: 316 complaints 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2000 2001: 157 complaints 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2004 2005: 487 complaints 2006: 142 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 78 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
2007: 96 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198743
198873
198958
199056
199182
1992255
1993144
1994156
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006142
200796
200878
200926
201024
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 15%

15% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PULLING UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORCEFULLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND TAPPED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160210

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND AS SHE LIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130627

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPOT AND WHEN SHE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120803

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 AROUND 9-10 PM , MY HUSBAND HAD JUST PICKED ME UP FROM WORK AND I WAS 6 MONTHS PREGNANT, WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A CAR ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY PULLED OUT FROM THE LIGHT AND HIT US ON THE DRIVER SIDE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180521

Called Walker Ford in Clearwater, FL on 12/27/2025 at 09:35 am. I reported to them that two recalls that would pertain to my car, 13S08 and 13R01 needed to be performed as my steering bearing retainer has failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251227

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061122 — visibility

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.

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.

Campaign 06V440000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

R 20131023 — 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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge.

Campaign 13V385000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140707 — PE (closed 20141121)

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

R 20141119 — steering

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...

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.

Campaign 14V704000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V440000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V385000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V704000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.