2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A perennial best-seller among older folks who appreciate its large size and reasonable price, the Grand Marquis offers a Lincoln Town Car experience for under $30,000.
Pros
Plenty of interior room, comfortable ride, good crash test scores.
Cons
Large size makes it difficult to park and maneuver, some low-grade interior materials.
What's New for 2004
For 2004, the Grand Marquis is available with laminated side glass to reduce wind and road noise, as well as provide greater protection in the event of an accident. A CD player is now standard on all models. Side airbags, a moonroof and heated front seats are now optional.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Best Car and Looks GREAT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I always love big cars because I like to get more for my money. I want buy a small car because they do not ride like the Grand Marquis. This car is the best car and everywhere I go people give me compliments on this car. It is very fancy also with a vinly top. Lincoln Town Car I really like but why should I pay more for the same car and motor. I'm a car expert and you are getting your money worth when you buy this car. I also on a Mercedes and a Jeep but they donot ride like the Grand Marquis. I believe every family should at least own one of these cars.
Favorite Features
traction control, and the adjustable pedals
Suggested Improvements
Great Car, great price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I've driven this model in the 1980's and liked it then, but love it now. Many great improvements over the years, especially to the suspension system. Very well built car and fun to drive. Purcahsed used with low mileage. Compares favorably to my friend's Lexus!
Favorite Features
Tight suspension system, great for curves. I live in the mountains, handles very well here.
Suggested Improvements
Better traction control system. Rear wheels spin too much on wet, muddy and icy roads.
Year two with the G/M
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my very low mileage Grand Marquis almost 2 years ago as a cheap car just to go back and forth to work. I've since realized that this car is not a cheap car. It's very well constructed, Very reliable and gets excellent fuel mileage for it's size. I drive 66 miles to work a day and I'm 6'4" so I needed something comfortable and good on fuel....my truck was very thirsty so I bought this second car. I'm very glad I did now...I love the car and hardly ever drive my new truck anymore as a matter of fact I've only put 2000 miles on my truck in the last year....that's how much I enjoy driving this car.
Favorite Features
Quick Defroster, excellent sound system, 26-28 mpg's on the highway, VERY RELIABLE!
Suggested Improvements
Redesign the rear pinion seal so less people have rear end problems. The internet is full of people that had the pinion seal fail, leak all the diff lube out and ruin the rear end....all over a $2 seal. Mine started leaking and I was lucky to catch it and replace the seal before any damage occured
Buy American
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is the 5th trouble free Ford product that I have bought. I paid $10,000 less than what a relative paid for a Toyata Camry. Never has been back to the dealer for repairs and the workmanship is great. On long runs with the cruise set and at 75 mph I have gotten 30 mph. The best thing I have to say is but American.
Favorite Features
Best feature is that it is trouble free.
Suggested Improvements
keep the price down so they sell better.
Best American car money can buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Bought GS with convenient package when Ford offered $6000 discount in July 2004 for $19,000 brand new including tax etc. Love it ever since. Silk smooth with the torque rich V8 and 4 speed automatic transmission. Rear wheel drive. No fishtailing thanks to modern traction control. Agile on the road thanks to the variable assist power steering. Very safe. Very reliable. Not even a recall. Regular gas. Respectful MPG (22+/-1) daily commutes through out the year with this 4K plus pound of steel. Besides oil change and a new set of tires, the maintenance fee is zero.
Favorite Features
Comfy and quite, powerful, elegant styling, corner lights, dual full size visor, column shift, wood trim. Like the sound when it hits a small bump.
Suggested Improvements
Don't change a thing. Keep the cost down.
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