The two-door Grand Marquis barely existed: after the 1987 model year it was dropped, with only 4,904 ever built.
Lead trim: Wagon · 1984 · up to 150 hp
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FactThe two-door Grand Marquis barely existed: after the 1987 model year it was dropped, with only 4,904 ever built.
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VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERRedesigning the 1992 Grand Marquis, Ford quietly swapped in overseas parts suppliers and dropped its domestic content below 75% — just enough to dodge CAFE fuel-economy rules on the big V8 sedan.
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 5.0L | 1984–1984 | 5.0 L V8 | 150 hp | 270 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5.0L · RWD | 1985–1991 | 5.0 L V8 | 150 hp | 270 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · 1984 | 1984–1984 | 5.0 L V8 | 140 hp | 250 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Wagon · RWD | 1985–1991 | 5.0 L V8 | 150 hp | 270 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
An estimate, for the Wagon · RWD trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
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Redesigning the 1992 Grand Marquis, Ford quietly swapped in overseas parts suppliers and dropped its domestic content below 75% — just enough to dodge CAFE fuel-economy rules on the big V8 sedan.
The two-door Grand Marquis barely existed: after the 1987 model year it was dropped, with only 4,904 ever built.
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