Mercury Parts and Accessories
- Air Filter
- Air Intake
- Alternator
- Ball Joint
- Brake Caliper
- Brake Disc
- Brake Pads
- Brake Rotors
- Brakes
- Bug Shield
- Car Bra
- Car Cover
- Cargo Liner
- Catalytic Converter
- Coil Springs
- Cold Air Intake
- Exhaust System
- Floor Liner
- Floor Mats
- Fuel Injector
- Headers
- Intakes
- Lowering Springs
- Muffler
- O2 Sensor
- Oil Filter
- Oxygen Sensor
- Radiator
- Repair Manual
- Rotors
- Running Boards
- Shock Absorber
- Shocks
- Spark Plug Wires
- Starter
- Steering Rack
- Strut Bar
- Tail Light Guard
- Vent Visor
- Water Pump
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Mercury can only be three things: a planet, the element that goes up and down inside a thermometer, or the Roman mythology's winged messenger god. But that was only until 1939-when Edsel Ford, the son of the formidable Henry Ford, chose to create the Mercury car brand under the Ford Motor Company. For more than 60 years, this marque, which was named after the Roman god, was one of the most sought-after brands in the automotive market. It was able to soar high with its top-notch luxury cars and s...port-utility vehicles that used Mercury parts that were engineered and manufactured based on those of Ford and Lincoln. And even as Mercury finally reached its last flight in 2011, owners of Mercury cars and SUVs just won't let the good times fly especially when their vehicles are still up and running. That many Mercury vehicles are still on the road, and even able to go round the automotive buy and sell market, can only mean one thing: the Mercury auto parts that make up those vehicles are, without a doubt, durable and reliable. Now, if you got a Mercury, you're lucky because it's already so easy to get replacement Mercury parts that are as high-quality as their original counterparts. At Auto Parts Warehouse, we have over thousands of Mercury parts and accessories ready to take off our shelves. From stylish interior and exterior Mercury accessories like air vents and door handles to the chief parts like durable steering racks, brake calipers, and radiators, we guarantee that our products' top-notch performance can reach and even beat the original equipment. Not only that, we also make sure that you get all our premium parts at rock-bottom prices by giving you the low price guarantee option. So, let your Mercury catch its second wind. Order your Mercury parts and accessories only from Auto Parts Warehouse!View More
Mercury: The History of Ford's Now-Defunct Division
In the past, Ford had a division that was called Lincoln-Mercury. Today, it's only referred to Lincoln. As you may know, the other half of that union was discontinued in 2011. But before any of that happened, Mercury played a pivotal role in Ford's marketing strategy. Back in the 1930s, the company had to find a way to market vehicles that are more upscale than regular Ford vehicles but aren't in the same level of Lincoln's premium offerings. Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, came up with the solution to that problem. He proposed to set up another division which would later be known as Mercury.
Identity Crisis
Even though it was clear that the Mercury was slotted in between regular Fords and the luxurious Lincolns, complications arose when the short-lived Edsel-yet another division of Ford (not to be confused with Henry Ford's son)-came into play. Edsel made things confusing for consumers as they didn't know whether to treat the Mercury as a high-end Ford vehicle or as a lower-tier Lincoln automobile. Fortunately, Edsel was discontinued after a few years as this helped the Mercury gain back its distinctiveness.
More Shifts in Identity
After the whole Edsel fiasco, Mercury started to really set itself apart from the regular Fords and the premium Lincolns as it began producing models that looked very different from its siblings. However, this did not last long as the division eventually reverted back to being known as merely a Junior Lincoln
. Although that didn't last long either as Mercury then transitioned to producing performance vehicles. The division kept changing up its image until its final years.
The Last Hurrah
After a relatively quiet decade in the 2000s, Mercury tried one last time to rehabilitate its image. The division updated its roster of vehicles to appeal to a younger segment of the market. However, less-than-average sales forced Ford to finally pull the plug on Mercury.
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Another one bites the dust.
Those are lyrics from an old catchy and bass-heavy song. They also describe the fate of Mercury, Ford's former mid-level division. Ford announced in 2010 that Mercury would be phased out by the following year. The reason behind the decision was because the division was practically stagnant during the 2000s. The last Grand Marquis, one of Mercury's most popular vehicles, rolled off the assembly lines in January 4, 2011.A Look Back
In its earlier years, Mercury was a critical part of Ford's marketing strategy as Ford needed to fill the gap between regular Fords and high-end Lincoln. Mercury filled that gap and started producing its own line of vehicles in 1938. Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, was the brain behind the division.
A 70-Year Run
Mercury's role in Ford's branding was obvious in its earlier years. However, this became blurred later on as the division seemingly can't decide if it wants to be known as
Lincoln lite
or a brand that produces performance automobiles. It was plagued by identity crisis throughout the decades. But despite that, they were able to produce quality vehicles such as the iconic Mercury Cougar and the powerful Mercury Marauder during its approximately 70-year run.
Mercury Tracer- Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/5040812742/
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Mercury Comet- Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/4800084583/
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Mercury Marquis- Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/7317392382/
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