Mercury Model Lineup
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Mercury Grand Marquis
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Very little of substance has changed for the Grand Marquis since its 2003 redesign. Notable for 2005 are better airbag deployment modulation and a few cosmetic flourishes.
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| MSRP: |
$25,435.00 - $28,325.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Wagon, Sedan |
| Drivetrains: |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Mariner
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Mercury enters the compact SUV party a little late but makes up for it by looking mah-velous.
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| MSRP: |
$21,300.00 - $29,090.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Sport Utility |
| Drivetrains: |
Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Milan
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| MSRP: |
$19,095.00 - $25,900.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Sedan |
| Drivetrains: |
Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Montego
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| MSRP: |
$23,495.00 - $29,235.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Sedan |
| Drivetrains: |
All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Monterey
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| MSRP: |
$28,595.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Minivan |
| Drivetrains: |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Mountaineer
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| MSRP: |
$26,500.00 - $32,115.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Sport Utility |
| Drivetrains: |
Two Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Sable
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| MSRP: |
$23,935.00 - $29,575.00 |
| Bodystyles: |
Sedan, Wagon |
| Drivetrains: |
Front Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive |
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Mercury Company Overview
The Mercury division was created by Edsel Ford, son of founder Henry Ford, in 1939. He wanted a brand that would compete against General Motors' Buick and (now defunct) Oldsmobile divisions, and Chrysler's Dodge and Desoto brands. Named after the Roman god of speed, the new division's first vehicle, the Mercury 8, started off strong, selling over a 155,000 in the '40s.
In 1945, Ford combined its newest brand with one of its oldest, Lincoln. Lincoln-Mercury dealerships were populated by famous vehicles such as the Mercury Comet, Cougar, and, of course, the Sable and Grand Marquis.
Merkur, which is the German word for Mercury, was
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The Mercury division was created by Edsel Ford, son of founder Henry Ford, in 1939. He wanted a brand that would compete against General Motors' Buick and (now defunct) Oldsmobile divisions, and Chrysler's Dodge and Desoto brands. Named after the Roman god of speed, the new division's first vehicle, the Mercury 8, started off strong, selling over a 155,000 in the '40s.
In 1945, Ford combined its newest brand with one of its oldest, Lincoln. Lincoln-Mercury dealerships were populated by famous vehicles such as the Mercury Comet, Cougar, and, of course, the Sable and Grand Marquis.
Merkur, which is the German word for Mercury, was a brand created by Ford whose two vehicles, XR4Ti and Scorpio, were briefly sold at Lincoln-Mercury dealership. None shared chassis, engine, or technology with their American counterpart.
While there have been a few notable exceptions (e.g., Cougar, Villager), most Mercury vehicles, both in the past and today, are based on Fords. The Sable, for example, is based on the Ford Taurus while the Grand Marquis is based on Crown Victoria. (The Lincoln Towne Car is also based on the Victoria.)
The heydays for the brand include the '40s, late '70s, and 1993 with sales near 500,000. In 2005, Ford refocused on its premium brand with the introduction of the Mercury Mariner SUV; the new Mercury Montego full-sized sedan; and its smaller sibling, the Mercury Milan. All are based on current Ford models (i.e., Escape, Five Hundred/Taurus, and Fusion respectively.)
The Sable was retired that year as well but Ford has revived it in 2007, renaming the Montego to Sable.
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