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1984 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base 3AT

The 1984 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base 3AT is a 120-hp V6 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,066 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 120 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Marquis Wagon measures 196.5 inches long on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,129 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,066 ($31,487 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L Essex OHV V6, naturally aspirated
Horsepower120 hp
Torque205 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHV V6
Injection TypeThrottle-body fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionFour-link live axle with coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length196.5 in
Width71 in
Height54.4 in
Wheelbase105.6 in
Curb Weight3,129 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury MARQUIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

NHTSA campaign 07E064000

Dec 20, 1983 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

NHTSA campaign 83V134000

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury MARQUIS

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury MARQUIS (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System4
Power Train3
Fuel System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 5, 2003 · Power Train, Equipment
“I PURCHASE A USED VEHICLE ON 2-03-03 AT 11:OO AM I WAS ENSURED THAT IT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. ABOUT 5:15 PM I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND IT LOOSE COMPRESSION. I HAD SPOKE TO THE…”
Sep 6, 2000 · Power Train, Electrical System
“VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PULLED OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS THE CAR STARTED, BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER…”
Apr 22, 1998 · Electrical System
“IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING DUE TO SHORT.”
Apr 16, 1998 · Electrical System
“UPON TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT DUE TO A CABLE NEXT TO BRAKE BOOSTER MELTED.”
Dec 10, 1996 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting
“RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK”

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 1984 MERCURY MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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