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MOST COMMON PROBLEMS
MERCURY Grand Marquis 1998
The 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition is a Canadian-made sedan equipped with a 4.6L V8 engine producing between 200-220 hp. It features Electronic Fuel Injection and a Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) valve train design. This model includes front airbags for the driver and passenger, and has a manual seat belt type. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company of Canada in Talbotville, Ontario, it's a classic, reliable passenger car.
Spec:
Engine Brake (hp) From
200
Engine Brake (hp) To
220
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Engine Number of Cylinders
8
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Problems:
Oil leaks
The valve cover gaskets and oil pan gaskets can deteriorate over time, leading to oil leaks.
Timing chain wear
The timing chain can become loose or worn, causing engine performance issues and potentially catastrophic engine damage if it fails.
Intake manifold gasket failure
The gaskets can fail and cause coolant to leak into the engine, leading to overheating and potential engine damage.
Spark plug blowouts
The cylinder head threads for the spark plugs can wear out, leading to blowout and misfires.
Coolant leaks
The intake manifold and water pump gaskets can fail, leading to coolant leaks which can cause overheating.
Fuel injector issues
Fuel injectors can clog or fail, leading to poor engine performance and reduced fuel efficiency.
Ignition coil failure
The ignition coils can fail, causing misfires and reduced engine performance.
Crankshaft position sensor failure
This sensor can fail, causing the engine to stall or not start.