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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Owner complaints (78)
Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 80).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | |
| Suspension | 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Tires | 7 | |
| Seat belts | 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marquis 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.