1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan
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- Photo: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS in Silver Metallic, front right, 04-17-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983-1987 Mercury Grand Marquis -- 09-27-2010 1 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS in Silver Metallic, rear right, 04-17-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Grand Marquis LS by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan is a 150-hp V8 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,984 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Grand Marquis measures 213.5 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,819 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,984 ($41,467 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L (302 cid) Windsor OHV V8, sequential MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 150 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV V8 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (AOD) |
| 1st Gear | 2.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.47 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 213.5 in |
| Width | 77.5 in |
| Height | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,819 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan 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 1986 Mercury GRAND 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
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA campaign 87V139000
21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS (11 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 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 1986 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.