With 0 recalls and 180 complaints, the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

180

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis's biggest weak point? ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. It leads 180 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine And Engine Cooling23

02Exterior Lighting16

03Steering15

04Suspension14

05Electrical System13

180 total across 1 model years (1998–1998)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Grand Marquis Fuel Economy

18mpg combined

15city

22hwy

$3,750/yr

The 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis delivers 18 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Grand Marquis - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

29States

23%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

69%

TXTexas

58%

ILIllinois

46%

DCWashington DC

46%

MOMissouri

46%

NCNorth Carolina

46%

MNMinnesota

35%

AZArizona

35%

OROregon

35%

KYKentucky

35%

PAPennsylvania

35%

DEDelaware

23%

MIMichigan

23%

WIWisconsin

23%

CACalifornia

23%

TNTennessee

23%

MA1

MS1

NH1

NJ1

NV1

WA1

NYNew York

12%

SCSouth Carolina

12%

OH1

GA1

OK1

WV1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1998.

Buying a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis a good car to buy?

The 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report engine and engine cooling as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Out of 180 owner complaints, engine and engine cooling issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 1998 compare to other Mercury Grand Marquis years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Mercury Grand Marquis model years. Visit the Mercury Grand Marquis buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.