1988 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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- Photo: Mercury Grand Marquis GS Diplomat 1989 (14002540758) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Grand Marquis GS Diplomat 1989 (11845509986) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMboat by Karrmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988-91 Mercury Grand Marquis by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis GS is a 150-hp V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,039 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Grand Marquis measures 213.5 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,622 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,039 ($46,810 *) |
| 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 | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| 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 | 3,622 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 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 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
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
Mar 8, 1988 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
Consequence: SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
Remedy: REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
NHTSA campaign 88V028000
73 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS (9 mention a crash, 24 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
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 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.