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Feds probes 2004 Ford Freestar for third-row seat anchor issues
December 27, 2011 11:00 AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an official investigation into 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans. The agency has received several reports of the seat anchors failing to secure the third row of seating to the vehicle.

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Recall: 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan for bad wheel studs
December 9, 2011 9:30 AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ford have issued a recall alert for 2010-2011 model year Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans. The vehicles may have faulty wheel studs that may fracture and possibly cause the wheels to separate from the cars, increasing the likelihood of a collision.

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Recall: 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego for fuel tanks with bad welds
July 18, 2011 10:15 AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford Motor Co. have issued a recall notice for 2007 model year Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans. An improper weld in the cars' gas tank system may fail during a collision, leading to a fuel leak and potential fire.

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Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner investigated for shattering rear glass
May 3, 2011 12:15 PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will begin looking into concerns of shattering glass on the rear liftgate of 2010 and 2011 model year Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs.

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Closed for business: The Mercury brand reaches the end of the road
January 3, 2011 4:50 PM

On December 31, 2010, Ford officially closed the books on the brand, and all dealers were told to take down their Mercury signs. The writing was on the wall since last May when word spread that Ford Motor Company...

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Best deals on American-made cars
June 29, 2010 7:00 AM

Independence Day brings more than fireworks, marching bands, and barbeques. It also typically brings a wave of new-car incentives, which can save car buyers thousands of dollars. Our regular lists of Best New Car Deals show you recommended models...

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Smart throttle: Great idea, but where do I find it?
June 8, 2010 7:30 AM

Smart-throttle technology, also known as brake override, can mitigate the risks associated with unintended acceleration by allowing the driver to quickly, intuitively bring a car to a safe stop by depressing the brake pedal and therefore negating throttle input....

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Mercury falling - Reflections on Mercury and its cars
June 3, 2010 4:24 PM

As the Queen song goes, another one bites the dust. (Read: "Another brand falls: Ford to close Mercury.") With the demise of this brand, we got to talking about our experiences of a favorite Mercury. Were there any memorable...

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Another brand falls: Ford to close Mercury
June 2, 2010 2:50 PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will close down its Mercury brand in late 2010 and it will expand the Lincoln product portfolio. The 1,700 Mercury dealers will receive formal notification tomorrow morning, though there are no Mercury-only...

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Warning: 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan owners - don't stack floor mats
June 1, 2010 4:51 PM

Owners of 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans are being warned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) not to stack floor mats due to risk of accelerator pedal entrapment. The advice pertains to aftermarket and Ford...

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If Ford closes Mercury, what does it mean to you?
May 28, 2010 2:45 PM

The industry is abuzz with word that Ford is considering closure of the Mercury brand. If it does, what will the impact be to consumers? In reality, probably very little. (Read: "Ford may close Mercury.")Closing Mercury would be far...

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Ford may close Mercury
May 28, 2010 12:34 PM

Reports have been spreading from Dearborn like wildfire about a Ford Motor Company proposal to wind down Mercury. Bloomberg, Detroit News, and others have cited an internal proposal regarding Mercury, though the corporation has acknowledged publicly only that it...

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2009 Annual Auto Reliability Survey: Where Ford really stands
October 29, 2009 2:40 PM

Since we announced the results from our latest auto reliability survey, there has been a lot of buzz—and a wide range of interpretation—in the media and blogosphere about Ford’s strong showing. On one hand, I’ve seen a headline that said...

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Tested: Speed vs fuel economy
September 9, 2009 9:40 AM

We all seem to be in a rush these days. Life’s time demands seem to only increase, with the delicate balance of work, family, and recreation pressuring us to maximize every minute. As a result, there is real temptation...

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Cash for clunkers: American cars
July 27, 2009 2:43 PM

The “Cash for clunkers” program intended to jump start auto sales is in full gear. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) allows consumers to trade in their gas guzzler for an instant credit toward the purchase of a more fuel-efficient...

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