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1990 Mercury Grand Marquis

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

The Mercury Grand Marquis is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from the 1975 until 2011 model years. Introduced as the flagship sub-model of the Mercury Marquis in 1975, the Grand Marquis became a stand-alone model line in 1983, serving as the largest Mercury sedan.

Mercury Grand Marquis
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90E043001

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

63 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 14 Vehicle Speed Control 9 Air Bags 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?

EPA figures for the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.