2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
All photo credits
- 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 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS is a 224-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,370 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 224 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 and has a curb weight of 3,957 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,370 ($41,928 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,095 ($43,176 *) |
| Destination Charge | $725 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6-liter 224-horsepower V8, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 224 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 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P225/60TR16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60TR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212 in |
| Width | 77.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,957 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 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 |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 22, 2015 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Consequence: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
NHTSA campaign 15V861000
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
360 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS
Owner Complaints
360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS (17 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 214 |
| Steering | 69 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
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 2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.