Mercury production to end in late September, early October
Ford Motor Co. will begin the wind-down of Mercury production in late September.
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Ford wants to shutter the 71-year-old brand and dealer network by Dec. 31. According to three dealers informed of the automaker's plans, Ford will end production of the rear-wheel drive Grand Marquis sedan on Sept. 30, the Mountaineer SUV on Oct. 1, the Milan mid-size sedan on Oct. 2, and the Mariner small SUV on Oct. 3. Ford spokesman Robert Parker said in an e-mail that Ford will end production of Mercury in the fourth quarter, but added, “we've not shared specific dates.” |
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