Mercury Mariner
NHTSA Ends Probe Looking into 1.6M Fords
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended an investigation into about 1.6 million Ford vehicles, spurred by issues with the throttle body.
Top 10 Cars Thieves Stay Away From
Now that we know the mid 1990s Honda Civic and Accord hold the top two spots amongst car thieves, what cars do thieves avoid most? Well, aside from the BMW 5-Series, the common denominator on this list is that these cars are all pretty dull. Interestingly, midsize SUVs and German sedans are among what the Highway…
NHTSA Investigating Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner For Shattering Glass
NHTSA is investigating the 2010-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner for a rear window that could potentially shatter. So far, the government agency has received 18 complaints regarding the rear window shattering when the tailgate is opened or closed. 200,000 Escape and Mariner vehicles will now be investigated, and Ford has issued a service bulletin regarding the…
Mercury Name Disappears From Showrooms As Brand Officially Dies
After 71 years of acting as Ford’s middle child, the final nail in the Mercury coffin was pounded in, as dealers removed all remnants of Mercury logos and signs from their dealerships, marking the end of the brand’s existence once and for all. Mercury vehicles ended production in October, although a final order for government…
Last Mercury for Retail Sale to be Built This Sunday, October 10
But even as production winds down, there actually seems to be fewer deals to be had – including the loss of bonus cash offers – quite extraordinary, since sales of Mercury vehicles have spiked recently.
The Bigger They Get, the Cheaper They Are To Insure
It may cost more money to purchase and fill up, but SUVs , trucks and mini-vans are cheaper to insure. This information is coming from a recent government report that based its findings on the fact that some vehicles cost less to fix, and therefore reflects how much it will cost to insure. Based on…
Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit
Ford’s Fusion Hybrid, which boasts a class leading fuel economy rating of 36/41 mpg (city/highway) will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit – the largest such tax credit the federal government has ever given out.The same tax credit will also apply to the Mercury Milan Hybrid. Ford is excited about this incentive and hopes it…
