NHTSA — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 022002

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In steering column bolts to the shift indicator fell out. Vehicle was hard to maneuver and there was no control of which gear vehicle was being shifted to. Dealer was notified.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #3

Mar 082000

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving down main street traveling 10mph, traffic was slowing down up ahead. Went over a hump in road, and all of a sudden steering wheel would just spin. Lost control, and went off to the side of road. Towed to the dealer. Dealer located the problem, and replaced steering column coupling bolt.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 301998

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving the ignition switch and steering column become extremely hot. The dealer has been notified.

- Dear Park, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 221997

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel/column failed, causing accident.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

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