Lincoln Town Car vs Mercury Grand Marquis
The Lincoln Town Car and the Mercury Grand Marquis are rated the same on fuel economy: 20 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Lincoln Town Car | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 312 | 330 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 109 | 28 and 33 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 96,000 miles | 114,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 312 complaints for the Lincoln Town Car and 330 for the Mercury Grand Marquis. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Lincoln Town Car, 3 for the Mercury Grand Marquis.