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2MEFM75W3WX608432

1998 MERCURY Grand Marquis

Vehicle Summary

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.

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Make

MERCURY

Model

Grand Marquis

Year

1998

Engine

4.6L

Complete Specifications

28 specs

Make MERCURY

Manufacturer Name FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.

Model Grand Marquis

Model Year 1998

Plant City TALBOTVILLE

Series LS

Trim Limited Edition

Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country CANADA

Plant State ONTARIO

Note Body Code: FA

Body Class Sedan/Saloon

Doors 4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number of Cylinders 8

Displacement (CC) 4600.0

Displacement (CI) 280.70922283576

Displacement (L) 4.6

Fuel Type - Primary Gasoline

Valve Train Design Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)

Engine Configuration V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From 200

Engine Brake (hp) To 220

Other Engine Info EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant

Engine Manufacturer Ford

Seat Belt Type Manual

Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Known Issues for This Vehicle

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.

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