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1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISVIN: 2MELM74W3VX666141

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 2MELM74W3VX666141
Latest reported mileage: 237 mi
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2023-10-29
8 months ago
80,607 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front
2022-06-28
2 years ago
11,337 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2021-07-31
3 years ago
42,229 mi
Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision with another motor vehicle
Airbag deployed

VIN Factory Options

Found 180 factory options in 42 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Intermittent Wipers
Décor
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Brake/shift interlock
  • Deluxe color-keyed front/rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual-note horn
  • Front outboard adjustable shoulder belt D-rings
  • Front/rear center lap belts
  • Knee bolsters
  • Rear door child safety latches
  • Child Safety Locks
Seat Trim
  • Cloth Seats
Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Split Bench Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Temporary Spare Tire
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Wheels
  • Wheel Covers
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 130-amp alternator
  • 2.73 rear axle ratio
  • 20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap
  • 4-bar link rear suspension
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
  • 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
  • Automatic parking brake release
  • Body-on-frame construction
  • Brake/shift interlock
  • Coolant recovery system
  • Electronic distributorless ignition
  • Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Independent short & long arm front suspension
  • Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Scissors-type jack
  • Single key lock system w/valet key for door/ignition
  • Speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering
  • Stainless steel exhaust system
  • T125/80R16 BSW mini-spare tire w/cover
EXTERIOR
  • "Grand Marquis GS" nomenclature on LH side of decklid
  • "Mercury" nomenclature on RH side of decklid
  • Aerodynamic complex reflector headlamps w/crystalline lens, parking lamps
  • Black door handles w/bright housing
  • Black moldings-inc: windshield, rear window, B-pillar, rocker panel
  • Bright moldings-inc: grille panel, window/door frames, upper taillamp
  • Bright vertical bar grille
  • Color-keyed wide body-side moldings w/bright insert
  • Concealed 2-speed interval windshield wipers w/washers
  • Dual color-keyed pwr remote fold-away mirrors
  • Front/rear concealed bumpers w/color-keyed full-wrap covers, integrated rubstrip w/bright insert
  • Gas strut hood assists
  • Lower body-side urethane protection
  • Luxury sound insulation pkg
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Wraparound taillamps
INTERIOR
  • 16-oz color-keyed carpeting
  • Autolamp on/off delay system
  • Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, fuel/temp/oil pressure gauges
  • Color-keyed front/rear door scuff plates
  • Color-keyed molded cloth-covered headliner w/collapsible assist handles
  • Courtesy light switches on all doors w/theater lighting feature
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Deep-well trunk w/full carpeting, low liftover design
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual ashtray-mounted cupholders
  • Dual sunvisors w/RH visor mirror
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: 4-speakers, rear window antenna
  • Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature
  • Front seat fold-down center armrests
  • Front seatback map pockets
  • Illuminated cigar lighter
  • Illuminated door lock buttons/window controls
  • Lights-inc: dome, ashtray, trunk, dual instrument panel courtesy
  • Lockable bin-type illuminated glove box w/dampened door
  • Luxury 4-spoke color-keyed tilt steering wheel w/center blow horn
  • Manual air conditioning w/positive shut-off registers
  • Pwr windows w/driver express down
  • Rear floor-mounted heat ducts
  • Reminder chimes-inc: key-in-ignition, safety belt, headlamps-on
  • Remote hood release
  • Side window demisters
  • Warning lights-inc: low fuel, check engine, emissions system, parking brake, air bag readiness, seat belts
SAFETY FEATURES
  • Brake/shift interlock
  • Deluxe color-keyed front/rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual-note horn
  • Front outboard adjustable shoulder belt D-rings
  • Front/rear center lap belts
  • Knee bolsters
  • Rear door child safety latches
  • Child Safety Locks

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.3 x 1.0 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.1 x 0.6 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 20.0 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.4
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall -
  • Steering Type - Recirculating Ball
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 40.3 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 43.1 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 30.0 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 30.0 mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - in
  • Suspension Type - Front - Short/Long Arm
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Four-Bar Link
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
Tires
  • Spare Tire Order Code -
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3792 lbs

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 20.6 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 56.8 in
  • Length, Overall - 211.8 in
  • Liftover Height - 28.9 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 6.1 in
  • Track Width, Front - 62.8 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 63.3 in
  • Wheelbase - 114.4 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 78.0 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.4 in
  • Front Hip Room - 58.0 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.5 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 60.1 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 6
  • Passenger Volume - 109.3 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 38.1 in
  • Second Hip Room - 59.0 in
  • Second Leg Room - 38.4 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 60.3 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 13.6 qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 540
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 130
Engine
  • Displacement - 4.6L/281
  • Engine Order Code - 99W
  • Engine Type - Gas V8
  • Fuel System - SEFI
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 17 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 25 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) -
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.84
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.70
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.32
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.56
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD,
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Order Code - 44U
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4 Door Sedan GS
  • Vehicle Name - Mercury Grand Marquis

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Canada Mercury
  • EPA Classification - Large

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
9696 mi
Location
Metro DC, MD, 20880
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 3158 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$8276
Estimated Repair Cost$8046 (721%)
SellerHidden text
LocationMetro DC, MD, 20880
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $672
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #4118
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Tech Specs
ColorBlack
TransmissionAutomatic
Fuel TypeOther

VIN Decoder — 31 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4604.764984
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

281
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4.6
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

190
Engine Brake (hp) To

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) To is the upper value of the range.

210
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Ford
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

8
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Valve Train Design

Valve train design defines engine camshaft design and control. Common values are single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC), overhead valve (OHV), etc.

Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

MERCURY
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Grand Marquis
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1997
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Code: FA
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

TALBOTVILLE
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

CANADA
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

ONTARIO
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

GS
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Mercury
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Marquis/Monterey (car version; for van version 2004 on see code 444) /Grand Marquis
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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