2007 Mercury Grand Marquis

▲ Better than typical
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:33.935Z

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.

Complaints
96
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 96 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 96 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 96 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011

2007: 96 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198747
198873
198958
199058
199182
1992260
1993147
1994161
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006143
200796
200880
200926
201025
20119

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

25% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing valve and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Structure

19% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Vehicle speed control

14% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2016-02-10

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, 2013-06-27

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, 2012-08-03

Steering

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

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, 2018-05-21

Also filed under Suspension and wheels

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, 2025-12-27

Air bags

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Headon collision, totaled car, airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-16

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-11-22Visibility06V440000 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.

  2. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  3. R
    2013-10-23Steering13V385000 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.

  4. I
    2014-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-11-21 Steering Column Shaft Obstruction
  5. R
    2014-11-19Steering14V704000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V440000 · Visibility
  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering

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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 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.