Mercury - Revision history

Silver Knight at 05:08, 21 December 2010

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	{{List Of Mercury Models}}		{{List Of Mercury Models}}

	'''Mercury''' is an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the name of roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which was reflected in its focus during its early years on performance.		'''Mercury''' was an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the name of roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which was reflected in its focus during its early years on performance.

			The Mercury brand was phased out in 2010, while Ford Motor Company will focus on the Ford and [[Lincoln]] brands.
	==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==		==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==
	[[Image:68 Cougar1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|First generation [[Mercury Cougar]]]]		[[Image:68 Cougar1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|First generation [[Mercury Cougar]]]]

Lincolnfan2010 at 07:00, 4 June 2010

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	The future direction of '''Mercury''' came to light with the revamped 2002 [[Mercury Mountaineer\|Mountaineer]]. America's favorite muscle sedan returned in 2003 as '''Mercury''' introduced the 302-hp [[Mercury Marauder\|Marauder]]. In the fall of 2004, Mercury introduced the all-new [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]] and [[Mercury Montego\|Montego]] - marking a bold new era in technological excellence. With such features as unsurpassed interior space, available all-wheel drive and a Continuously Variable Transmission, Mercury Montego was greeted with critical acclaim. Mariner fared equally well, offering the public available Intelligent four-wheel drive, side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags and a 200-hp [[V6]], among other amenities. And in 2006 the indrocution of a new mid-size luxury sedan the [[Mercury Milan]] and '''Mercury's''' first ever Hybrid vehicle the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]]. In 2007, Mercury rolled out the redesigned 2008 [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]] and 2008 [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]], which both featured crisp exterior lines and were filled with the latest in driving technologies. One of '''Mercury's''' newest technologies optional for fall of 2007 is the voice-activated, in-car SYNC communication and entertainment system, which was developed in collaboration with Microsoft. For 2008, '''Mercury''' is opening new doors.		The future direction of '''Mercury''' came to light with the revamped 2002 [[Mercury Mountaineer\|Mountaineer]]. America's favorite muscle sedan returned in 2003 as '''Mercury''' introduced the 302-hp [[Mercury Marauder\|Marauder]]. In the fall of 2004, Mercury introduced the all-new [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]] and [[Mercury Montego\|Montego]] - marking a bold new era in technological excellence. With such features as unsurpassed interior space, available all-wheel drive and a Continuously Variable Transmission, Mercury Montego was greeted with critical acclaim. Mariner fared equally well, offering the public available Intelligent four-wheel drive, side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags and a 200-hp [[V6]], among other amenities. And in 2006 the indrocution of a new mid-size luxury sedan the [[Mercury Milan]] and '''Mercury's''' first ever Hybrid vehicle the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]]. In 2007, Mercury rolled out the redesigned 2008 [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]] and 2008 [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]], which both featured crisp exterior lines and were filled with the latest in driving technologies. One of '''Mercury's''' newest technologies optional for fall of 2007 is the voice-activated, in-car SYNC communication and entertainment system, which was developed in collaboration with Microsoft. For 2008, '''Mercury''' is opening new doors.

	===Brand revival and ~~future~~===		===Brand revival and Demise===
	[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Sable\|left\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Sable\|left\|thumb\|300px]]

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	As part of their effort to re-assert the brand, Mercury has also begun implementing design elements common to all of their vehicles to create a more "unified" marque. These include an update of the signature "waterfall" front grille and badge lettering based on that of the last generation [[Mercury Cougar\|Cougar]]. However, Mercury's future is no longer in doubt. In July, 2008 Ford Motor Company ended speculation about the future of Mercury by making the brand part of its new small-car strategy.		As part of their effort to re-assert the brand, Mercury has also begun implementing design elements common to all of their vehicles to create a more "unified" marque. These include an update of the signature "waterfall" front grille and badge lettering based on that of the last generation [[Mercury Cougar\|Cougar]]. However, Mercury's future is no longer in doubt. In July, 2008 Ford Motor Company ended speculation about the future of Mercury by making the brand part of its new small-car strategy.

			However, on June 2, 2010, it was announced that Ford will cease production of the Mercury brand after the 2010 model year. Mercury sold fewer than 90,000 units per year, less than the number [[Plymouth]] and [[Oldsmobile]] sold before they went defunct.
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	===Current models===		===Current models===
	*[[Mercury Grand Marquis]] (1975-~~Present~~)		*[[Mercury Grand Marquis]] (1975-2010)
	*[[Mercury Milan]] (2006-~~Present~~)		*[[Mercury Milan]] (2006-2010)
	*[[Mercury Mariner]] (2005-~~Present~~)		*[[Mercury Mariner]] (2005-2010)
	*[[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]] (2006-~~Present~~)		*[[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]] (2006-2010)
	*[[Mercury Mountaineer]] (1997-~~Present~~)		*[[Mercury Mountaineer]] (1997-2010)

Red marquis at 02:18, 4 June 2010

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	*[http://www.mercurypartsbans.com/ Classic Mercury Parts]		*[http://www.mercurypartsbans.com/ Classic Mercury Parts]
	*[http://jalopnik.com/395606/mercury-brand-to-die-in-blaze-of-ignominious-neglect-by-2012 Mercury Brand To Die In Blaze Of Ignominious Neglect By 2012]		*[http://jalopnik.com/395606/mercury-brand-to-die-in-blaze-of-ignominious-neglect-by-2012 Mercury Brand To Die In Blaze Of Ignominious Neglect By 2012]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/02/ford-kills-mercury-to-expand-lincoln/ Officially Official: Ford kills Mercury to expand Lincoln lineup]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/02/mercury-it-was-the-best-of-times-it-was-the-worst-of-times/ Mercury: It was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times]

	[[Category:Makes]]		[[Category:Makes]]

Joeychgo at 20:15, 25 April 2010

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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/03/mercury-ever-closer-to-getting-the-axe/ Mercury Ever Closer To Getting The Axe]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/03/mercury-ever-closer-to-getting-the-axe/ Mercury Ever Closer To Getting The Axe]
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/16/mulally-again-professes-faith-in-mercury/1#c8172712/ Mulally professes faith in Mercury]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/16/mulally-again-professes-faith-in-mercury/1#c8172712/ Mulally professes faith in Mercury]
			*[http://www.mercurypartsbans.com/ Classic Mercury Parts]
	*[http://jalopnik.com/395606/mercury-brand-to-die-in-blaze-of-ignominious-neglect-by-2012 Mercury Brand To Die In Blaze Of Ignominious Neglect By 2012]		*[http://jalopnik.com/395606/mercury-brand-to-die-in-blaze-of-ignominious-neglect-by-2012 Mercury Brand To Die In Blaze Of Ignominious Neglect By 2012]

Lincolnfan2010 at 23:19, 5 April 2010

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	===Current models===		===Current models===
	*[[Mercury Grand Marquis]] (1975-Present)		*[[Mercury Grand Marquis]] (1975-Present)
	*[[Mercury Sable]] (1986-2005,2008-Present)
	*[[Mercury Milan]] (2006-Present)		*[[Mercury Milan]] (2006-Present)
	*[[Mercury Mariner]] (2005-Present)		*[[Mercury Mariner]] (2005-Present)
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	==Recent models==		==Recent models==
			*[[Mercury Sable]] (1986-2005, 2008-2009)
	*[[Mercury Montego]] (2005-2007)		*[[Mercury Montego]] (2005-2007)
	*[[Mercury Monterey]] (2004-2007)		*[[Mercury Monterey]] (2004-2007)

MarauderMan: Mercury was named after a roman god of speed, not the planet which is also named after that deity

2010-02-04T21:12:17Z

Mercury was named after a roman god of speed, not the planet which is also named after that deity

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	{{List Of Mercury Models}}		{{List Of Mercury Models}}

	'''Mercury''' is an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the name of roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which reflected its focus in its early years on performance.		'''Mercury''' is an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the name of roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which was reflected in its focus during its early years on performance.

	==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==		==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==

MarauderMan: Mercury was named after a roman god, not the planet which is also named after the deity

2010-02-04T21:05:21Z

Mercury was named after a roman god, not the planet which is also named after the deity

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	{{List Of Mercury Models}}		{{List Of Mercury Models}}

	'''Mercury''' is an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the ~~planet Mercury and during~~ its early years~~, the Mercury brand was known for~~ performance.		'''Mercury''' is an [[automobile]] marque of the [[Ford\|Ford Motor Company]] founded in 1939 to market semi-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury [[Lincoln]] models, similar to [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] brand and [[Chrysler LLC]]'s [[Chrysler]] brand. To this day, most Mercury models are based on Ford platforms. The Mercury name comes from the name of roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which reflected its focus in its early years on performance.

	==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==		==History of Mercury's market segment and styling==

MercuryLover2008 at 14:59, 26 August 2008

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	===Brand revival and future===		===Brand revival and future===
	[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury ~~Montego~~\|left\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Sable\|left\|thumb\|300px]]

	As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.		As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.

MercuryLover2008 at 14:58, 26 August 2008

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	===Brand revival and future===		===Brand revival and future===
	[[Image:2009 Mercury ~~Sable 3~~.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Montego\|left\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Montego\|left\|thumb\|300px]]

	As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.		As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.

MercuryLover2008 at 14:57, 26 August 2008

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	===Brand revival and future===		===Brand revival and future===
	[[Image:~~2008 Mercury1~~.jpg\|The ~~2008~~ Mercury ~~Milan and Mountaineer~~\|left\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:2009 Mercury Sable 3.jpg\|The 2009 Mercury Montego\|left\|thumb\|300px]]

	As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.		As of 2008, '''Mercury's''' range is quite small and have similarities to those sold under the Ford Brand. Many industry observers have questioned whether Mercury will survive in the long term, but Ford insists that there is no intention of letting the brand die. The introduction of new models, such as the [[Mercury Milan\|Milan]], the [[Mercury Mariner\|Mariner]], the [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid\|Mariner Hybrid]] as well as the revival of the [[Mercury Sable\|Sable]] and the up coming 2009 '''Milan Hybrid''' would seem to bear that out. Its alliance with Lincoln has helped keep the brand alive; all Lincoln dealers also sell Mercury vehicles, as they desire some lower-priced vehicles in their showrooms.