Sell your 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis for cash

The 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size car that came with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine. At 20 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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2006 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
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,157 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Grand Marquis's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2006 Grand Marquis weighed 4,157 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. 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.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Grand Marquis. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 73,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringNov 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V704000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the…

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringAug 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V385000

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine…

Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2006 Grand Marquis problems

Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA. 16 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 9 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

  • Air Bags37
  • Vehicle Speed Control36
  • Seat Belts21
  • Steering13
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11
  • Engine8

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags73,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control40,000 mi
  • Seat Belts81,000 mi
  • Steering135,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System100,000 mi
  • Engine102,000 mi

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 20 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Steering3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling2
  • Electrical System1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling1
  • Parking Brake1

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2019 · DOR-L2Q6V-10

    This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead

  • 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 InstructionsSep 2016 · SSM 46085

    The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Engine and Engine CoolingPE14021 · opened Jul 2014, closed Nov 2014

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

On July 7, 2014 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation based on five complaints (VOQs) alleging incidents ofinterference between dislodged exhaust manifold heat shields and the lower steering shaft/knuckle, including one alleging the interference resulted in a crash on a highway entra

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Selling a 2006 Grand Marquis: questions

How much is a 2006 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 2006 Grand Marquis that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Grand Marquiss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Grand Marquis with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 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.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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