1977 Mercury Marquis Base
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- Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Front Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 75 78 Mercury Grand Marquis 2door by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: La vieille voiture - Flickr - besopha by besopha, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Rear Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Marquis Brougham (1978) - rear by SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Mercury Marquis Base is a 6.6-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Marquis measures 229.0 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,508 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.6L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 6.6 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 229 in |
| Width | 79.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,508 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Mercury Marquis Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Mercury MARQUIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 13, 1977 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 77V140000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1977 Mercury MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1977 Mercury MARQUIS (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 MERCURY MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.