1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 316 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis overview page.
What owners report
“THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR 4.6L ENGINES ARE PLASTIC AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 1996 WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED AND FORD STILL USED THE PLASTIC…”NHTSA complaint 770732 — filed 12/11/2002
“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED CAUSING LEAKS. MR”NHTSA complaint 8020601 — filed 10/10/2002
“CONSUMER NOTICE COOLANT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOON AFTER NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING WITH INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER PULL VEHICLE OVER LOOK UNDER HOOD…”NHTSA complaint 8020553 — filed 10/09/2002
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Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis have fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis: 28 of 316 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis have in total?
316 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
