1985 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base
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- Photo: 1983 Mercury Colony Park LS in Silver Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Grand Marquis LS - II Beskidzki Zlot Pojazdów Zabytkowych by Plushy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Grand Marquis LS - II Beskidzki Zlot Pojazdów Zabytkowych (2) by Plushy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Mercury Colony Park LS in Silver Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base is a 120-hp V6 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,358 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Marquis Wagon measures 196.5 inches long on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,115 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,358 ($31,286 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Essex OHV V6, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 120 hp |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV V6 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link live axle with coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.5 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,115 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mercury Marquis Wagon 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 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
May 21, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 85V068000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury MARQUIS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1985 MERCURY MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.