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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Grand Marquis, so we've included reviews for other years of the Grand Marquis since its last redesign.
Worst car I have ever owned!
besaolli, 08/23/2014
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
For the past 25 years I have bought nothing but Ford cars; this is my last one! While many of the most important things about this car are good (comfort, handling, reliability, etc.) too many others are awful! The flimsy grill brackets, both visor mirrors, the gear-shift boot, the heavy plastic guard under the bumper . . . all broke or broke off within six months of the warranty ending. In the past several years many other things have mysteriously gone wrong; the headlights only go on if the cars in gear, the "air-conditioner" and heater both only blow HOT air and they blow it whether or not they are turned on! Hot air ALL the time! I'm running out of space so I'll just say "Bye Ford!"
Interior Noise
L C, 05/02/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
When my 2008 is upshifting or when it downshifts going up a hill there is loud roar coming from the engine area. Sounds like a fan blade roar. The road noise in the interior is so loud the radio must be turned up to a point that when I stop at a stoplight the sound is extremely too loud. My local dealer and factory rep says the car meets standards. I previously owned a 2002 and was very happy with it, but it was much quieter than my 2008. I am extremely unhappy with Fords lack of response to address this issue. I have driven other 2008 Marquis and all of them have these issues.
Best Full Size Sedan in America.
Austin, 10/19/2007
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Grand Marquis represents an incredible value. I looked at the Avalon, Maxima and Camry and none of them even came close on value. The Grand Marquis has a reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs for thousands less than the imports. This is the most comfortable car that I have owned. Gas mileage is very good for a full size vehicle (23.5 City & 30 Highway). It has top safety ratings in all categories. Do yourself a favor and test drive one of these before you decide to buy an import.
Nice car
Hazelrig- Butler, 12/30/2015
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
low maintenance, still looks good in 2015
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poor gas and break pedals
ted, 06/21/2009
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
the 2009 mercury grand marquis, changes were made not to my liking. the gas pedal is TOO vertical, ( needs to be more on an angle) this is causing greal nerve pain in the entire leg. The break pedal is too high, can no longer move foot from the gas to the break easly. More pain in the shin portion of the leg. These obvious changes were not present from model years 1992 thru 2007. I had no problem with these models.
Gone for a reason
j_rob82, 06/28/2012
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 21 people found this review helpful
I write this tonight as we have just sold our 2008 Grand Marquis LS. It's pillowy ride can lead to car sickness if you drive it on a curvy road. It wallows and bounces up and down like an ocean liner in a bad storm. Speaking of storms, it does horrible in adverse weather and to top it all off, we had a few quality concerns, though the drivetrain has ran flawlessly. Our previous Mercury, a '97 Sable, was the exact opposite experiance. The ride and handling were ballanced well and traction was never a problem. It also seemed to have more leg room which is why we sold the Grand Marquis and are purchasing a 2012 Taurus tomorrow. The quality of the leather alone in the Taurus is 10X that in the G
Legal Car Theft
Patrick McCarthy, 02/24/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An American icon. V8 with outstanding mileage and comfort. Quiet and good handling. On the way home from the dealer, it was getting over 26 mpg! Should get 30+ mpg with a K/N+Flowmaster+Mobil One. American V8 performance! I feel like my Father in the 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s always big Mercs. MSRP $26190 + dealer added deep tint glass. GS w/Driver's Conf.Grp. We stole our Norsea Blue one for under $17900! Compared to other cars. So much for so little! Highest 5 star safty! Thousands less than noisy tiny small 4cyl cars at 26 mpg? Gorgeous, classy, safe. Drive one, steal one, we did, its legal! Thanks Dad, I'm proud this Mercury reminds me of you. Miss you!......Your Son
Hard to beat for the price.
Jim, 03/03/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Grand Marquis. I had a 2005 (Ultimate Edition). The only repair I made on the 2005 was front brake pads at 88,000 miles (I drove the car to 101,000 miles). Great repair record, great ride, roomy trunk, OK gas mileage. Feel that if the rebate is $5,000 or more the car is hard to beat.
Palm Beach!
grand, 03/13/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 08 Grand Marquis LS palm edition and love it. The special touches really look good. Love the huge comfy seats. Eeasy column shifter feels solid. Great silver birch. Smooth and quick performance
#2 scores a #1
Arkansas Writer, 08/05/2023
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This (2008) is my second Mercury Grand Marquis, and it’s as excellent as my first (2000) MGM. The car is roomy, comfortable, has a stable ride, and accelerates quickly. The only downside is that it doesn’t have great traction on wet hills, so I compensate there by driving slower. It’s too bad that Mercury quit manufactures these vehicles, but dealers complained because the MGM simply doesn’t break down and need expensive repairs.
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bullet proof
tony, lewes, de, 08/05/2023
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
very little ever goes wrong with these cars. That is why the police used them for many years
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Will never buy another
TONY, 11/20/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned MGM since 1992 (that was the best I owned) Purchased the 08 brand new, I took the car in for oil change and to check out a noise at 2100 miles, 9 days later I had new engine installed! The Ford rep actually instructed the service manager to take the engine apart and repair it. Only after much shouting and going back and forth did the service manager convince Ford to give me a complete new factory engine. This will be the last MGM I will ever own.
New Engine after 3000 Miles
Jim, 01/08/2010
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Grand Marquis new it was an 08 left over. I took the car in for an oil change, and a slight knock. after a three day diagnosis, came to find out that the #5 cylinder went bad. Ford approved a new engine to be installed can not find out if in fact a new engine is being installed or if its going to be a rebuild! Tried to get dealer to let me trade into something else, but after owning car for 6 months they said it depreciated $ 8000, so getting new engine, let see what happens!