2007 MERCURY MARQUIS WITH MICHELIN ENERGY LX4 P225-60 R16 TIRES WITH 15,000 MILES. AT 65 MPH FELT VIBRATION IN FRONT END, I STARTED BRAKING AND PULLING TO SHOULDER WHEN LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. INSPECTION OF TIRE SHOWED THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER INCIDENTS OF THIS REPORTED. THIS TIRE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED. I WILL TAKE …
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis tires problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$150
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE HAS DILL-ACP TR-413 TIRE VALVES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN RIDING ROUGHLY. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED BULGES IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND A FRACTURED VALVE STEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS MANUFACTURED DEFECTIVELY. HE I…
WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION TIRES DEFLATED TO 10 PSI AND OVERHEATED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE HAS TECH INTERNATIONAL TR414 VALVE STEMS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE VALVE STEM UNDER RECALL FOR FREE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FLATTENED. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CHANGED THE TIRE AND ALSO REPLACED THE VALVE STEM, WHICH WAS FOUND T…
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO PICK UP DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL. TIRE BLEW AND IS UNUSABLE. I CHECKED THE TIRE ITSELF AND COULD NOT VISUALLY FIND AND NAIL OR OTHER CAUSE OF PUNCTURE. CHECKED STEM AND FOUND OBVIOUS CRACK. *TR
I HAD A TIRE VALVE FAIL. THE REPAIR SHOP PULLED THE TIRE APART AND THE TIRE WAS PERFECT. THEY SAID THAT THE VALVE PROBABLY WAS DEFECTIVE. 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS W MICHELIN TIRES ( MILEAGE ABOUT 14,000 MILES). *TR
Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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