Mercury Grand Marquis third generation
The Mercury Grand Marquis third generation (1998–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: Panther · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,382 mm |
| Width | – | 1,986 mm |
| Height | – | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,913 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 595 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 3,087 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)
704 complaints for model years 1998–2002. 73 crashes · 20 fires · 51 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 84
- Lights 65
- Speed control 65
- Electrical system 32
- Steering 31
- Airbags 27
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 3 versions of the Mercury Grand Marquis third generation
United States 2 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–20014.6N, CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999Full-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308 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.