Grand Marquis
Mercury Grand Marquis: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mercury Grand Marquis – Fourth generation2002–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 26, 2002–January 4, 2011 |
| Model years | 2003–2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 4.6 L Modular V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4R70W automatic (2003–2004) 4-speed 4R70E automatic (2005) 4-speed 4R75E automatic (2006–2011) |
| Wheelbase | 2003–2008: 2,913 mm 2009–2011: 2,911 mm 3,066 mm (GSL) |
| Length | 5,382 mm (1998–2005) 5,385 mm (2006–2011) 5,588 mm (GSL) |
| Width | 1,986 mm (1998–2008) 1,989 mm (2009–2011) |
| Height | 1,443 mm (1998–2008) 1,430 mm (2009–2011) |
| Kerb weight | 1,868–1,877 kg |
| Assembly | Canada: St. Thomas, Ontario (St. Thomas Assembly) |
Mercury Grand Marquis – Third generation (EN114)1998–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1998–2002 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 4.6 L Modular V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4R70W automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm |
| Length | 5,382 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: St. Thomas, Ontario (St. Thomas Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2000–2007 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2011 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 14 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 595 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,030–3,087 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lights | 783 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Electrical system | 247 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Speed control and cruise | 229 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Steering | 219 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Airbags | 168 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 152 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Brakes | 123 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Seat belts | 118 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 97 | 2000, 2003, 2007 |
| Suspension | 85 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2011: 2109 complaints, 165 with a crash and 28 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.