2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Consumer Discussions

Future Crown Vic and Grand Marquis

Re: It's official... [bigunit67]

Written by: peetiedog on Aug 03, 2007 01:19 AM

I wholeheartedly agree. Ford's making a mistake killing off the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car. I also agree that they're still really nice cars; let's just say that they're behind the PAZAAZ curve. Ford owns the police cruiser market, the limo/livery market, the full size GSA/fleet/rental market, and the 65+ geriatric/55+ near-geriatric (of which ... Read More...

Re: Norsea Blue [ionosphere1]

Written by: peetiedog on Dec 21, 2007 11:09 PM

That exact color was offered in 2005 on the Town Car and the LS. I own a black '05 Lincoln Town Car Signature L, and when I was shopping for my car, I considered Norsea Blue. It was a nice color, but I chose black because it was a more formal color, and I wanted formal elegance. Norsea Blue is not purplish at all, and is no where close to sky blue, but it does have a grayish ... Read More...

Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission/Suspension

Re: Stiff ride in a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis [brucelinc]

Written by: g45 on Jun 09, 2006 07:41 AM

I can't address the 2003 cars because I never have driven one. But I do own a 2005 MGM LS with south of 13,000 miles on the clock. It has the Michelin tires. The car rides like a truck but it corners like a sports car. In addition to my MGM I own three British classic sports cars, all now antiques, as well as a Ford F350 mason dump with the dual rear wheels. So I speak with some ... Read More...

Re: 2005 Grand Marquis (Vibration) [cyberwiz]

Written by: wgfwli on May 03, 2006 06:16 PM

I have a similar problem on my 2003 Crown Vic and 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan. I feel reasonably certain it is the Goodyear tires I have on them. On both vehicles, the tires need rebalancing after about 3000 miles. Always, the balancing weight position has shifted. The LM dealer eventually decided that one of the tires on the Monterey was bad and after replacement, ... Read More...

Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis

2005 Grand Marquis

Written by: g45 on Mar 05, 2006 04:06 PM

I'm new to Mercury and new to this forum. Just bought a Grand Marquis LS. Always have owned GM autos (e.g., Buick) in the past. But GM has all but abandoned RWD so I abandoned them. Did not want to buy a foreign car. Made the exception for Canada. The car is used. It is a gold ash 2005 with under 12.5K miles. Paid $14.7K. Car has Michelins, leather, standard instruments ... Read More...

Re: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 2005 2007?? [ragdollgirl]

Written by: euphonium on Oct 12, 2005 11:04 AM

I've learned the life of the little power window motors can be extended by closing the doors gently. The insecure "macho men" non verbally assert their "masculinity" by slaming car doors, talking loud, & insist on riding in the right front. However, when I have to put up with these types they are reminded to close the door gently and the Right front seat is reserved ... Read More...

Re: Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 2005 2007?? [lostp71]

Written by: ragdollgirl on Oct 12, 2005 08:13 AM

I have a 94 GM with 203k miles. Just had the third power window fixed. One left to go. I'm just waiting for it to fail, too. Not a cheap fix. This last one -- motor and regulator -- cost me $429. The other two were just regulator failures, they were a lot cheaper. I sure hope all the windows keep working until I decide to get rid of the car. Read More...

Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 2005 2007??

Written by: lostp71 on Sep 16, 2005 10:55 PM

Hello, I have been a loyal mercury / crown victoria (vic P 7 1) for a while owned a 93, then a 97. ITS TRUE intake manifold HAS to be changed, ours had to be replaced :( Power window broke :( replaced :) then other window broke :( PLASTIC materials no good :( im thinking of getting 05 any one HAVE any comments? suggestions? advice? what PRICE is reasonable d??? THANKS ... Read More...

Re: Undecided [basils]

Written by: turbo301 on Jun 15, 2005 08:35 PM

Indeed, there are some insulation differences and such, but it is hard to justify forking out the extra money just to get the Mercury name; nowadays, "Mercury" doesn't mean much. As an example, when i was shopping for my car, a dealer had a 2004 GM LS for $27.7k, all taxes in and everything (these are Canadian dollars, don't forget). I ended up getting my CV, with ... Read More...

Undecided

Written by: danielj6 on Jun 15, 2005 04:41 PM

I've been reading Mercury's web site and Edmunds and both claim a $5000 cash rebate for the 2005 Grand Marquis. Although I'm seriously considering buying one, I'm yet to find any favorable reviews and recommendations. In 2000 I came close to getting one but I opted for a Sable S.W. Now the bug bit me again. I really like both the Crown Vic and Grand Marquis, but there ... Read More...