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1992-2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
Date Published: 2/20/08

1992-2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
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$1,000 - 15,900

Class:
Large Car
1992-2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Mercury Grand Marquis GS/LS Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 6
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 6
Cargo Capacity 6
Value within Class 5
Total Score: 54
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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1992-2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Review
Ford Motor Company's roomy rear-drive family sedans, the Mercury Grand Marquis and Ford Crown Victoria, were curvaceously reshaped for the 1992 model year. In addition to getting new skin, the Grand Marquis was now powered by Ford's 4.6-liter overhead-cam V8. It provided 190 horsepower, pumped to 210 with the optional dual-exhaust system. The only transmission was an electronic 4-speed automatic. Antilock brakes and traction control were optional. An optional passenger-side airbag joined the standard driver-side unit provided at introduction.
Year to Year Changes
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis: A passenger-side airbag moves from the option list to the standard-equipment roster as part of the changes to this full-size rear-drive sedan. Also added is an overdrive lock-out button on the end of the shift lever.
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis: Only minor detail changes are added to the Grand Marquis for 1994. Additional side-impact protection allows the big Mercury to meet new 1997 federal standards.
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis: Major freshening is applied to the Mercury Grand Marquis. Noticeable styling changes are made to both the front and rear of the car. The Grand Marquis receives a new grille, clear-lens reflector headlights, and a revised bumper fascia. In back, there is a new aluminum trunklid with a lower liftover and new taillights. Both models also gain color-keyed bodyside moldings. Functionally, the Grand Marquis adds a battery-saver feature and the mast antenna has been replaced by one mounted in the rear window. Minor revisions are also made to the interior, including new seats and a redesigned instrument panel, which now features a woodgrain trim and a new 12-volt power outlet for accessories.
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis: Making headlines, however, is a new composite intake manifold for the car's 4.6-liter V8, designed to reduce engine noise. In addition, the shift quality of the 4-speed automatic has been improved making for smoother, less-annoying downshifts.
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis: The Grand Marquis received an upgraded power-steering system designed to improve driving feel and precision, but lost some standard and optional features.
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis: Grand Marquis gets revised front and rear styling, a new suspension, larger brakes, and a standard antitheft system for '98.
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis: Standard equipment and option shuffling were the only changes after the 1998 freshening.
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis: Rear child-seat anchors were new. So was an emergency manual release for persons trapped in the trunk. A new BeltMinder chime and warning light was meant to encourage buckling up.
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: Adjustable pedals and 20 more horsepower were the 2001 updates to the Grand Marquis.
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis: Grand Marquis added heated door mirrors, ABS, and traction control to the standard features list and treated option groups as separate models for 2002. The lineup consisted of GS, GS Convenience, LS Premium, LS Ultimate, and top-line LSE editions.
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis: A revamped frame and suspension and a performance model highlight the changes for '03. Reviving a name from the past Mercury added the high-performance Marauader model for '03. It featured a 302-horsepower V8, sport suspension, and exclusive trim. All models got chassis and suspension improvements designed to improve ride and handling. Rack-and-pinion steering replaced recirculating-ball as well. Front side airbags were a new option.
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis: No major changes were made this year.
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis: Added midyear, a sporty LSE model includes the Handling Package, leather upholstery, and unique interior and exterior trim.
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis: For 2006, Grand Marquis got a new grille, front fascia, headlights, and updated interior trim.
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis: Grand Marquis carries over unchanged.
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