Overview & Reviews

After a mild facelift last year, the Grand Marquis soldiers on with a few color changes, improved power steering and the addition of rear air suspension to the handling package.

• Wow, this is the last of the big, American V-8 rear-wheel drive sedans sold in this country.

User Reviews:

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  One owner - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By Margaret Mascotti - August 6 - 12:46 am

  Car is a joy to drive, however I am in assisted living and no longer can drive

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  Great Car - No regrets - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By georgek - July 19 - 7:26 am

  I bought this car as a "winter beater" but it is immaculate and a fantastic riding car. It performed admirably this past winter in NW PA. I just took a 220 mile trip and got 26.7 mpg - AWESOME for a car this size with a V8. Ive always loved the Grand Marquis - my parents had a 1984 LS and we retired it with 221,000 miles on it. Im hoping for a repeat performance with mine!

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  Overall Fine Vehicle - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By irokk - June 3 - 6:46 am

  I have had the car approx 3.5 years. The first thing to go was the intake. Nice big crack on the frontside. Why?!...because it is made from plastic. The replacement has a piece of aluminum to correct this common failure. This was a $700+ repair. Now the control arm bushings and tie rod ends need replaced...why to manufacturers use greaseless bushings???? Other than these expensive problems, the car has been pretty good to us. Plenty over room and excellent gas mileage for the size.

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  Realistic review - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By arlene capeluto - April 28 - 3:03 pm

  Car is comfortable in very good condition. I drove around town did my errands and it never let me down. I had no problems with it. Now I just want a new car. It is a dark blue with a blue interior the upholstery is in good condition, the radio works good and so does the airconditioning. It is easy to look out in all directions. The tires are in good shape and it heats up quickly in the winter. It is comfortable for passengers. I have liked owning this car it has been good to me. The pick up is good and it stops easily. I think it would make a good family car. There is a small oil leak and that is the only negative I believe. I hope who ever gets it, has as good luck with it as I did.

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  semi satisfied - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By tano - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Great looking car. Listed as a big car but interior seems anything but. Front seat all the way back still leaves one feeling too close to steering wheel. Practically no leg room for rear pass- ingers. Huge trunk but a real back breaker to load and unload.

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  Entry and exit is poor - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By rmicheil - August 20 - 2:00 am

  Some how the designers forgot that people get into and out of the car. If you have older people then this car is not for you. Although is is a large car it is very hard to get into and out of if you are elderly. The car, however is excellent in every other way.

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  Factory Freak - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By assious - August 10 - 10:00 am

  Mine my be a factory freak, but it is very fast and I am very happy with its continued strong performance even through 142000 miles.

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  grand marquis - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By saes terque - July 27 - 10:00 am

  This is a big car that is fun to drive and very comfterble is like riding on a pillow. It makes a great car for a teenager.

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  1997 Marquis LS - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By 1997 Grand Marquis - July 13 - 7:00 am

  I spent 6 months researching every make of used car, looking for the one car that had the best combination of room, power, style, safety, and economy. The car that fit the bill...my 1997 Grand Marquis LS. I have owned the car since 2002 and it has required only regular maintenance (oil changes, plugs, filters and the like). Because most buyers mistakenly view the Marquis as an old persons boat, super quality low mileage versions are readily available for reasonable prices. Ford got this car right and with the same basic engine and body parts being made since 1992...parts are not a problem. My Marquis is extremely fast, incredibly roomy, economical (18-26mpg), and very reliable.

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  Disenchanted - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
  By Old Coot - May 5 - 7:20 pm

  The car has had numerous problems. I could not have kept it without a warranty. Example, all four window regulators have failed at 300 dollars each to repair. Add the expected cracked intake manifold plus much else.