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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here's a car trivia question for you: what engine name went on to become the designation for a body style and then a car model name in its own right? Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division.

Mercury 111

Mercury Colorado Denver St. Louis 111

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JUNE 3, 2010

end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while enhancing the Lincoln brand. Plans for Lincoln include: Lincoln’s first-ever C-segment vehicle.

Mercury 218

Mercury Ford Fuel North America 218

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APRIL 15, 2010

MyLincoln Touch will be standard equipment on new Lincoln vehicles beginning with the 2011 Lincoln MKX. It builds on the fuel efficiency “coaching” concept in the SmartGauge with EcoGuide cluster for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid as well as the all-new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Fuel 210

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APRIL 21, 2010

Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. The 2 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles on the road today with bio-foam seats equates to a reduction in petroleum oil usage of approximately 1.5

Ford 218

Ford Renewable Escape Mercury 218

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Through July, the F-Series accounted for 26% of all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles sold, and 28.7% The design of the cylinder bore and piston rings has been optimized for efficient lubrication. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. year-on-year. year-on-year. of all Ford brand vehicles sold. liter V6 and a 5.0-liter

F-150 210

F-150 2011 2010 Ford 210

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

V6 EcoBoost engine in the 2010 MY Ford Taurus SHO and Flex as well as the Lincoln MKS luxury sedan. On average, nearly one in five buyers of the Taurus, Flex, Lincoln MKS and MKT have opted for EcoBoost since the engine lineup’s introduction in August, according to Ford. Electrical loading optimization design. —Dan Kapp.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing 186