The twenty-six year old Grand Marquis, after a number of upgrades and makeovers, remains Mercury's best selling car. Based on the venerable Ford Crown Victoria, both cars are throwbacks to the era when the American highway cruiser ruled the roads in America.
With its V8 automatic, rear wheel drive, seating for six adults, cavernous trunk, and land barge handling, the Grand Marquis has only cosmetic revisions for 2006: a new grille, front fascia, and headlights, new 16-inch, spoked aluminum wheels, and some new interior features on the LS trim line.
With its 212 inches overall length, riding on a 114.6-inch wheelbase, the Grand Marquis has earned five-star safety ratings for the past ten years. Reviewers recommend the optional 239-hp V8, available with the LS trim line, which includes the handling package: a different rear-axle ratio for better acceleration, rear stabilizer, rear air suspension (a self-leveling system), and aluminum wheels; and the traction control option for snow country.
These options help, but do not overcome the car's barge-like handling. The Grand Marquis adequately handles round the town jaunts hauling the kids sports equipment one owner commented that he found the Grand Marquis a better option for his family than a mini-van. An adequate highway cruiser in small doses, reviewers and some owners faulted the bolster-less seats for fatigue after three hours of steady driving. Other owners liked the floating, large car feeling comparing it to Cadillac and Lincoln rides. Reviewers, however, were not so easily impressed.
Neither were they impressed with the average 17 mpg, though one owner claimed 26-27 mpg on the highway. While owners enjoyed the interior roominess for six adults and large trunk, others cited the interior's poor ergonomics, lackluster sound system, and wind noise. One owner's son summed up the Grand Marquis when he equated the driving experience to being the captain of the starship Enterprise - ah, the good old days.
2006 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate- Just 22k miles. 1. Dash cluster issues: All gauges drop to 0, digitizer screen goes black, & air controls reset at the same time. This only happens while ACCELERATING & RPM’s at 2500+. Immediately stops/resets when brakes applied. Forums show this to be a common panther issue & to go the dash cluster send in for refurbishment route. Thoughts?
Instrument Cluster goes Out during acceleration and resets during braking. All Gage's A/C Controller and Blower, Dash Lights
Drove thw car about 2 miles and noticed the ride was rough, stopped the car and the back end was low, turned around and drove back home. Noticed some smoke under car. started car and pulled forward to the driveway. Noticed a small round wheel part where car was parked. car runs and will move , but I am worried about the part that was under the car. Could you you let me know what could have happened? I know the air suspension needs repair , however that metal wheel part (about 5" in diameter) ia a mystery to me. what type of repair am I in for? The Car is a 2006 Mercury Gran Marquis, LS, Ultimate Edition
My car turns on its own when I let go of the steering wheel or press brakes. I changed the brake pads and bled the brakes that wasn’t the problem.so the steering shaft is making a clunking noise. The abs light and traction light came on and I just want to know why it’s turning on its own.
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: split-bench · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: split-bench · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: split-bench · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: split-bench · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent