Sell your 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis for cash

The 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size car that came with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine. At 24 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2002 Mercury Grand Marquis at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines4.6L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age24 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 24 years old, most of a 2002 Grand Marquis's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the vehicle speed control, typically around 47,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Common 2002 Grand Marquis problems

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA. 8 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Vehicle Speed Control16
  • Steering9
  • Electrical System8
  • Seat Belts6
  • Suspension5
  • Exterior Lighting3

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Vehicle Speed Control47,000 mi
  • Steering90,000 mi
  • Electrical System50,000 mi
  • Seat Belts100,000 mi
  • Suspension35,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting88,000 mi

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 67 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Electrical System6
  • Exterior Lighting3
  • Service Brakes3
  • Exterior Lighting2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2007 · 07212

    Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2006 · 06216

    Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Engine and Engine CoolingDP05005 · opened Sep 2005, closed Jan 2006

Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or t

Selling a 2002 Grand Marquis: questions

How much is a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2002 Grand Marquis that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2002 Grand Marquiss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2002 Grand Marquis?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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