Mercury Service and Maintenance
The Middle Child of American Automotive
Mercury operated as Ford's mid-range brand from 1938 until 2011, offering slightly more luxury than Fords without the premium price of Lincolns.
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH MERCURY VEHICLES
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Though Mercury ceased production in 2011, Westco Automotive continues to service these reliable vehicles for owners who refuse to part with them. We've kept countless Grand Marquis on the road—the unofficial official car of taxi fleets and retirees alike—with proper transmission service, intake manifold replacements, and suspension repairs. Our technicians know the Panther platform inside and out, from its bulletproof 4.6L V8 to its quirks and common failure points. If you're still driving a Mercury, you'll find a shop that respects your choice to keep this piece of American automotive history rolling.
Some common repairs for Mercury Vehicles:
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Intake manifold coolant leak replacement (4.6L V8)
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Blend door actuator failure repair
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Window regulator and motor replacement
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Transmission solenoid and shift issues
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Heater core replacement
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Ignition coil and spark plug replacement
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Air suspension compressor service
Some known Issues by model:
Mercury Grand Marquis (1998-2011): Intake manifold coolant crossover failure, blend door actuator breakage, window regulator failure, transmission solenoid issues
Mercury Sable (2000-2005): Transmission failures, power steering pump noise, intake manifold leaks, blend door actuator problems
Mercury Mountaineer (2002-2010): Transmission failure, rear main seal leaks, timing chain wear, 4WD control module issues
Mercury Milan (2006-2011): Transmission shudder, power steering failure, door latch issues, infotainment screen problems
Mercury Mariner (2005-2011): Transmission issues, water pump failure, PTU failure (4WD), rear hatch latch problems
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Interesting Information
The Mercury name came from the Roman messenger god, symbolizing speed and communication. The brand's final vehicle, a Mercury Grand Marquis, rolled off the assembly line on January 4, 2011, ending 72 years of production.