2002 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate
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- Photo: Ford Grand Marquis -- Front by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis -- 09-27-2010 2 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS in Silver Frost, Rear Left, 06-24-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, Rear Right, 05-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 98-02 Grand Marquis front seats by Denis/Deno, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate is a 220-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,475 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 220 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Grand Marquis measures 212.0 inches long on a 114.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,475 ($51,442 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,180 ($52,715 *) |
| Destination Charge | $705 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6-liter V8 220-horsepower, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHC V8 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4R70W) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Reverse | 2.32 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/60SR16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60SR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212 in |
| Width | 77.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 58 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 6, 2015 · STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
Consequence: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
NHTSA campaign 15E082000
Jun 13, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
NHTSA campaign 06E056000
106 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS (11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Tires | 10 |
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 2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.