These are standard specifications for the 1977 Mercury Monarch, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1975 - 1980 |
| Coach Work : | Ghia |
| Price : | $4,090-$4,855 |
| Weight : | 3120 lbs | 1415.208 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Cast- | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel YFA carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 237 Ft-Lbs (321 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | Windsor engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | Windsor engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 161 HP (118.496 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.29:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.84:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.81:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1977 : | 521,909 |
| Monarch Production (1975-1980) : | 575,567 |
| Total 1977 Monarch production : | 127,697 |
| 1977 Mercury Monarch | |
| (6 Cyl) Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 44,509 |
| (6 Cyl) Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 55,592 |
| Ghia (6 Cyl) Sedan 4 dr. 5 P (by Ghia) : | 16,545 |
| Ghia (6Cyl) Sedan 2 dr. 4 P (by Ghia) : | 11,051 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V218000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED OPERATION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE POPPING ORGRINDING NOISE AND MOMENTARY STEERING HANG-UP. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS AREEXPERIENCED, THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V180000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO 214.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE ON VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH THE CONTINUOUS LOOP SYSTEM MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE SPECIFIED LOADREQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.210.THIS CONDITIONRESULTS FROM MISALIGNMENT OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS BODY PILLAR 'D' RING ANCHORNUT FROM THE DESIGN POSITION DURING ASSEMBLY.THE RESULT COULD CAUSE TEARINGOF SHEET METAL AT THE ATTACHMENT OF ANCHOR ***** CAUSING SEPARATION FROM THEPILLAR UNDER LOAD LESS THAN REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.(CORRECT BY REINFORCINGEACH OF THE PILLARS AT POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF ANCHOR).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19760401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V226000 |
| Summary | THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK UNDER HIGH SPEED OPERATING CONDITIONS. FRAGMENTS MAY SEPARATE AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE COMPONENTS, AND IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD FLY OUT FROM THE VEHICLE AND INJURE NEARBY PERSONS. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW FAN FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 250 CID ENGINES WITHSEVEN BLADE COOLING FANS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE COOLING FAN.NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE FAN ASSEMBLY CANBE INSPECTED AND THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS MADE. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V140000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS, STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE FORWARD AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, DRIVER SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO START THE ENGINEONLY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES PARK (P). |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Mercury Monarch FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Mercury Monarch?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Mercury Monarch? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch has a wheelbase size of 109.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Mercury Monarch? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch has a length of 197.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Mercury Monarch? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch has a width of 74.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Mercury Monarch cost when new?A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch cost approximately $4,090 to $4,855 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Mercury Monarch? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch was offered as a (6 Cyl) Sedan, (V-8) Sedan, Ghia (6 Cyl) Sedan, Ghia (6Cyl) Sedan, Ghia (V-8) Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1977? A: Mercury produced 521,909 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many Monarch were produced? A: Mercury produced 575,567 examples of the Monarch from 1975 to 1980.Q: How many 1977 Monarchs were produced? A: Mercury produced 127,697 examples of the Monarch in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Mercury Monarch have? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 2000 RPM Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 237 Ft-Lbs (321 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 161 HP (118.496 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 1800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1977 Mercury Monarch have? A: The 1977 Mercury Monarch had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.