An optional handling package includes a tauter suspension and a dual exhaust system that boosts engine output to 235 hp. During the 1991 retooling for production of 1992 models at its St. While a redesigned Cougar returned solely as the counterpart of the Thunderbird, the Grand Marquis remained as the Mercury full-size sedan. Producing 190 hp, it was more powerful and more fuel-efficient than either of its predecessors. Prior to 2002, export vehicles included a catalytic converter delete option. The interior is spacious, with plenty of room for long legs, broad shoulders and gangly arms, and it will comfortably seat six adults. From 1967 to 1968, the Marquis was a two-door hardtop version of the Mercury Monterey.
In contrast to the U. Bridging the price and content gap between the Marquis Brougham and the Lincoln Continental, the Grand Marquis gave Mercury an opportunity to compete against the , , and. For the first time since 1951, Mercury offered a single product line in the full-size segment. From 1979 to 1985, the Grand Marquis was manufactured at the in. They are built on the same platform as the Lincoln Town Car, which has different styling and even larger dimensions. The rear air suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear high-performance tires contributed to this feeling.
These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. Both feature V-8 power, rear-wheel drive and separate body-on-frame construction. The transmission delivers smooth, precise, quick shifts. To improve chassis rigidity, an all-new frame was introduced with and frame rails. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. All models of the Grand Marquis were coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. All standard-wheelbase examples were fitted with true dual exhaust.
For the 2003 model year, the Grand Marquis retained the version of the Modular V8 introduced in 2001. Exterior Features The Grand Marquis is now equipped with dual power outside mirrors that fold away, and several bold new colors have been made available. We found our Grand Marquis to be a pleasure to drive on a winding road. During the 2000s, Mercury would introduce two additional full-size sedans: the 2003-2004 and the 2005-2007 rebranded the 2008-2009. Antilock brakes, traction control and heated mirrors are now standard on all models. In addition, from 1979 to 2011, the Grand Marquis shared the rear-wheel drive alongside the. Thanks largely to its strong V8, Grand Marquis is rated to tow 2000 pounds.
Side-impact airbags are not available. From 1986 to 2011, production was located at the in ,. In a minor revision, several underhood components were relocated, with the power steering reservoir was attached onto the engine and the coolant overflow reservoir was relocated onto the radiator both were located on a fender. These engines are easily distinguished by their cast aluminum upper intake manifolds with horizontal throttle body vertical throttle plate ; this replaced the traditional throttle body with a carburetor-style top-mounted air cleaner previously used. In 2005, for a single year, the radio antenna became externally mounted, to the rear fender. It launched on March 21, 1991 as an early 1992 model.
The Grand Marquis adds a dual-exhaust system to the mix and headlines sixteen-inch lacy-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, unique tires, larger rear anti-sway bar, special shock and spring rates, and rear load-leveling air suspension. While largely evolutionary, a number of changes modernized the exterior. Large doors ease entry and exit, and the front doors have map pockets. Exterior Features The Grand Marquis is now equipped with dual power outside mirrors that fold away, and several bold new colors have been made available. The Grand Marquis retains that big-car feel many of us grew up with.
The oil pan was enlarged 20% to six quarts and an engine knock sensor was made standard. Restyled versions of this big duo are likely to appear soon. To expand its full-size model range upward, the Grand Marquis became the highest-trim Marquis, slotted above the Brougham. As with the Marquis Brougham, the Grand Marquis was equipped with the 460 V8; 4-wheel disc brakes were offered as an option. Development began in early 1987, with a design approval in 1988, January 14, 1991 start of production, and March 21, 1991 introduction.
All sheetmetal forward of the windshield and from the rear window to the back bumper is revised, with softer lines for slightly improved aerodynamics. For the 1979 model year, as Ford and Mercury downsized their full-size model lines, the Grand Marquis made its return, gaining interior space over its 1978 predecessor. An optional handling package includes lacy-spoke aluminum wheels, a specially tuned front suspension and an air suspension with special springs for the rear. The traction control which remained an option was revised to work at any speed rather than only low speeds. Thomas, Ontario facility, Ford switched a number of its parts suppliers from Canada and the United States to suppliers outside North America, bringing the domestic parts content of the Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria below 75%.
A trunk organizer joins the options list this year. To ease production, the Grand Marquis adopted body-color trim for the B-pillars, similar to the Crown Victoria. In the full-size sedan market, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis presents an outstanding value considering the plethora of performance, luxury, and safety features it boasts. For 1974, the Grand Marquis nameplate made its first appearance, introduced as an interior trim package of the Marquis Brougham. From the 1997 model year onward, Ford was left a highly profitable market niche essentially to itself , selling over 100,000 examples of the Grand Marquis yearly. In 2010, the Grand Marquis marked 35 years of production, overtaking the Cougar as the longest-produced nameplate sold by the Mercury brand. The Mercury emblems are removed from the C-pillars.
From 1979 to 1991, the station wagon was included as part of the model line. Unlike the Crown Victoria, which followed the design themes of the Ford Taurus, the Grand Marquis would combine contemporary design with traditional styling features seen in full-size sedans such as full-width taillights, a formal roofline, and a chrome waterfall grille. While entering the full-size segment with the , Chrysler had ended production of six-passenger premium sedans in 1996. Each is a rather chubby 78. In addition to a wood-trim steering wheel, the interior was fitted with leather-and-velour split-bench seats.