Mercury Grand Marquis second generation

Mercury Grand Marquis second generation
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The Mercury Grand Marquis second generation (1992–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: Panther · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,380–5,395 mm
Width–1,976–1,981 mm
Height–1,443 mm
Wheelbase–2,906 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)566–595 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,087–3,143 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,288 complaints for model years 1992–1997. 88 crashes · 95 fires · 176 injuries · 8 deaths

  • Engine 219
  • Speed control 117
  • Brakes 89
  • Transmission and drivetrain 73
  • Lights 50
  • Fuel system 41

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Mercury Grand Marquis second generation

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1994–1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993(FFS)4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1992(FFS), Mech Overdrive4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1992(FFS), Elec Overdrive4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.8–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle294–297 g/km
1996Full-size4.6 LNatural gas4-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle246 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.