Is one company more reliable then the other? Mercury is more fancier....but is one more reliable? A better car? Has less problems? Or are they just pretty much the same vehicle, one just has more stuff.
I'm looking at 2008 Mercury Mainer and 2008 Ford Escape on which one is better?!
THANKS
2007-06-10 09:06:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
I've been to the Ford assemly plant in Chicago (where Taurus & Sable are built)
The Ford & the Mercury vehicles come off the SAME assembly line. They are built by the very same hands & machines, useing exactly the same powertrains.
Mariners & Escapes are both built at the Kansas city plant.
It is funny though....the J.D. Power & associates reliability studies show Mercury as more reliable.
Just as the same studies show that Lexus is more reliable than Toyota.
I think that it is a matter of "perception" rather than "fact"
The Mariner & Escape are both equally reliable & quality vehicles. They both perform identically well.
Do not be fooled by the perception of others.
Look at both & choose the one that suits YOUR tastes & budget.
here's an example of a comparison:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/compare/details/?vehicles=21501|21344|20636|19007
2007-06-10 09:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're basically the same vehicles. The differences in J.D. Powers surveys are mostly statistical or mathematical.
Buy whichever one you like better. Some Fords have better styling i.e. the Explorer compared to a Mountaineer, but a Mercury Milan might be more appealing than a Fusion...its just a matter of preference.
2007-06-10 23:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by eaglefox200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're basically the same car, made by Ford. If you want to waste money to impress the neighbors, go with the Mercury; otherwise, stick with the Ford. The only difference is trim levels.
2007-06-10 16:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ford and mercury are made by the same company, and all mercury cars are ford counteparts, and they do minor cosmetic changes. in other words you always end up buying a ford escape weather u get the ford or the mercury and even if u get the mazda tribute (ford owns 33% of mazda)
2007-06-10 16:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by tha last don 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, mercury is in the ford company. mercury is a more luxurious line of cars though. so you will be paying a little more for a mercury than you would for a ford. i believe the mariner is slightly larger than the escape, i might be wrong. it's up to you, your budget, and whatever you like. i hope this helps.
2007-06-10 16:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Brian D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are the same vehichle so go with the one that fits you the best...be happy with your choice
2007-06-10 16:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by knightdogg_2000 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kiffin is right, they are made by the same company, most even have some ot the same parts.
2007-06-10 16:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of those two.I think a sarao jeepney is the best for me.
2007-06-10 16:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by RC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋