Top 10 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Questions & Answers

If you still have flasher problems, I read on Google to spray WD-40 down in and around the hazzard flasher button, then press it up and down several times...and BINGO...all flashers and signals worked again....just had some dirt and dust in the wiring....

there should be a 'legend' on fuse box cover identifying locations specific to your model.blown fuses are readily identified when removed & inspected. after market radios usually have an 'inline' fuse on the power supply wire as well.

AIMING THE HEADLIGHTS

On 1989-91 vehicles, the headlights can be aimed using the adjusting screws located above and to the side of the headlight bulbs. A rough adjustment can be made while shining the headlights on a wall or on the rear of another vehicle, but headlight adjustment should really be made using proper headlight aiming equipment.
On 1992-98 vehicles, the aerodynamically styled headlights necessitate the use of headlight aiming kit 107-00003 or equivalent. The adjustable aimer adapters provided in the kit must be used to aim the headlights. Adjustment aimer adapter positions are moulded into the bottom edge of the headlight lens. Set and lock the adjustable adapters, attach each adapter to its mechanical aimer and aim the headlights according to the instructions in the kit.
Headlight aim adjustment should be made with the fuel tank approximately half full, the vehicle unloaded and the trunk empty, except for the spare tire and jacking equipment. Make sure all tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
The headlights must be properly aimed to provide the best, safest road illumination. The lights should be checked for proper aim and adjusted as necessary. Certain state and local authorities have requirements for headlight aiming; these should be checked before adjustment is made.

CAUTION About once a year, when the headlights are replaced or any time front end work is performed on your vehicle, the headlight should be accurately aimed by a reputable repair shop using the proper equipment. Headlights not properly aimed can make it virtually impossible to see and may blind other drivers on the road, possibly causing an accident. Note that the following procedure is a temporary fix, until you can take your vehicle to a repair shop for a proper adjustment.
Headlight adjustment may be temporarily made using a wall, as described below, or on the rear of another vehicle. When adjusted, the lights should not glare in oncoming car or truck windshields, nor should they illuminate the passenger compartment of vehicles driving in front of you. These adjustments are rough and should always be fine-tuned by a repair shop which is equipped with headlight aiming tools. Improper adjustments may be both dangerous and illegal.
For most of the vehicles covered by this guide, horizontal and vertical aiming of each sealed beam unit is provided by two adjusting screws which move the retaining ring and adjusting plate against the tension of a coil spring. There is no adjustment for focus; this is done during headlight manufacturing.
Because the composite headlight assembly is bolted into position, no adjustment should be necessary or possible. Some applications, however, may be bolted to an adjuster plate or may be retained by adjusting screws. If so, follow this procedure when adjusting the lights, BUT always have the adjustment checked by a reputable shop.
Before removing the headlight bulb or disturbing the headlamp in any way, note the current settings in order to ease headlight adjustment upon reassembly. If the high or low beam setting of the old lamp still works, this can be done using the wall of a garage or a building:

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, with the fuel tank about 1 / 2 full and with the vehicle empty of all extra cargo (unless normally carried). The vehicle should be facing a wall which is no less than 6 feet (1.8m) high and 12 feet (3.7m) wide. The front of the vehicle should be about 25 feet from the wall.

See Figure 6



Fig. 6: Example of headlight adjustment screw location for composite headlamps

1. If aiming is to be performed outdoors, it is advisable to wait until dusk in order to properly see the headlight beams on the wall. If done in a garage, darken the area around the wall as much as possible by closing shades or hanging cloth over the windows.
2. Turn the headlights ON and mark the wall at the center of each light's low beam, then switch on the brights and mark the center of each light's high beam. A short length of masking tape which is visible from the front of the vehicle may be used. Although marking all four positions is advisable, marking one position from each light should be sufficient.

See Figures 7 and 8



Fig. 7: Low-beam headlight pattern alignment



Fig. 8: High-beam headlight pattern alignment

1. If neither beam on one side is working, and if another like-sized vehicle is available, park the second one in the exact spot where the vehicle was and mark the beams using the same-side light. Then switch the vehicles so the one to be aimed is back in the original spot. It must be parked no closer to or farther away from the wall than the second vehicle.
2. Perform any necessary repairs, but make sure the vehicle is not moved, or is returned to the exact spot from which the lights were marked. Turn the headlights ON and adjust the beams to match the marks on the wall.
3. Have the headlight adjustment checked as soon as possible by a reputable repair shop.

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From the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L SFI 8cyl repair manual, the Flasher is located behind left side of instrument panel. The turn signal and emergency flashers are attached to the interior fuse panel. They are replaced in the same manner as the fuses and circuit breakers.



Fig. 6: 1995-97 models interior fuse box locations (click for zoom)

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For 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L SFI 8cyl the Oxygen Sensor is located: Under vehicle, passenger side, below seating area, mounted in exhaust pipe in rear of catalytic converter

Application: Number three


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usually this means you need a new window regulator.

Section 01-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 1997 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. If front door window glass (21410) is in the down position and is inoperable, the following steps must be taken; if front door window glass is operational, go to Step 2.
   
1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and front door trim shield (237A04). Refer to Section 01-05 .
2. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
3. Disconnect window regulator electric drive harness connector.
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to strike or scratch front door window glass because it can break.
   Remove window regulator electric drive retaining screws through holes.
5. Remove window regulator electric drive (23394) from front door power window regulator.
6. Raise front door window glass to full up position by hand and secure with tape.
7. Go to Step 5.
   
   
2. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
3. Remove front door window glass as described.
   
4. Disconnect window regulator electric drive harness connector.
   
5. NOTE: Use care not to enlarge sheet metal holes in the door inner panel.
   
   Remove two 1/4-inch rivets retaining lower bracket of front door power window regulator to inner panel. Use drift punch to knock out center pins for each rivet. Using a 1/4-inch diameter drill, drill out remainder of rivet.
   
6. Remove three window regulator electric drive retaining screws from inside door to remove window regulator electric drive from front door power window regulator.
   
7. Remove two window regulator retaining nuts.
   
8. Remove front door power window regulator from front door (20124).
   

Installation

1. Lubricate regulator mechanism with Teflon® Lubricant E7FZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M1C111-A.
   

1. Install front door power window regulator minus motor (23208) into access hole in inner panel.
   

1. Position front door power window regulator using upper studs and tabs on window regulator electric drive mounting bracket.
   

1. Install rivets retaining front door power window regulator to door inner panel (1/4-20 x 1/2 inch screw and 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies or equivalent metric fasteners may be used).
   

1. Install two upper front door power window regulator retaining nuts.
   

1. Install window regulator electric drive with three screws. Do not overtighten screws.
   

1. Connect the window regulator electric drive harness connector.
   

1. Install front door window glass.
   

1. Adjust front door window glass as described.
   

1. Install front door trim shield and front door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05
   

try some starting fluid (either).

Inspect the wiring at the fuel pump (if not in the tank).

Alternately, have the psi tested on the fuel line.

Are you certain there is enough fuel and the car is not uneven (as on a hill preventing a low fuel availability to get to the fuel pump to pump such that it can pump the fuel?)

Another stupid question - have you looked at any of your sensors -- such as the crankshaft positioning sensor?

This should give you a couple ideas anyway..
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Ck

You may have a faulty Break-light switch. If the switch is bad, then it will behave as if you have no breaks afa the shift-lever is concerned.

There are different cat converters on the market but I would investigate the possibility of the HO 2sensors not being compatible with the converters thereby giving the CPU an incorrect reading It is not a matter of faulty as so far as in efficient because they do not have the correct size medium inside to burn all the emissions fully

This could be caused by a multitude of things. The maf sensor, need of tuneup, clogged filter in transmission. Hilly roads will cause the car to shift up and down when in overdrive. What is the history of your maintenance on this vehicle. Was it serviced at regular intervals, by an experienced mechanic? Good luck!!! More info. and I should be able to tell you whats going on.