2007 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems

3 recalls and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.

3
recalls
96
owner complaints
6
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V704000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 36,888 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V385000 · reported August 29, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 355,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Visibility: windshield

NHTSA campaign 06V440000 · reported November 15, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 422 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 27, 2025 · Steering

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. They informed me it was repaired, but it has failed again. According to my research, regardless if its…

Mar 5, 2024 · Exterior lighting

The instrument lights/gauges work intermittently. The digital odometer won't display.

Mar 29, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the RPM’s revved up and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the RPM’s decreased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

Jul 1, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 122,000 miles

SMELLED GAS WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. CONFIRMED A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK BY OBSERVING A FUEL DRIP. CONTINUED DRIVING THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS. ON JUNE 15, 2020, I NOTICED A STRANGE NOISE AS I DROVE, SOMETHING RUBBING OR BUMPING ON THE FRAME UNDER THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING, THE NOISE INCREASED AND INTENSIFIED. I WAS…

Apr 29, 2020 · Steering

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY STEERING WHEEL WENT ROUND AND ROUND BUT WHEELS DID NOT TURN IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING I WOULD HAVE CRASHED.

Grand Marquis model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 1348174
2005 4488245
2006 2143162
2007 39660
2008 380111
2009 22631
2010 22560

Across all years, the 2005 Grand Marquis has the most complaints (488). All Mercury Grand Marquis years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (23 complaints), followed by structure (18).
How many 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints mention a crash or fire?
6 of 96 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 27, 2025.