When did Mercury shut down?
2010
In 2010, Ford Motor Company announced the closure of the Mercury brand in an effort to focus on the Ford and Lincoln brands, ending production at the end of 2010. The final Mercury automobile, a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, rolled off the assembly line on January 4, 2011.
When did they stop using Mercury switches in cars?
2002
Although ball bearings can replace mercury in convenience lighting, automakers did not stop using mercury in these components until 2002. Mercury escapes into the air from automobile switches when older cars are crushed and melted down, and the amount of mercury in car switches is substantial.
Are mercury switches legal?
Although current law, SB 633 (Sher), bans the sale of mercury-switch automobiles in California as of January 1, 2005, there are still many cars on our roadways containing this liability to our public health. US automobiles currently contain 123 tons of mercury which may one day make it to our waterways.
What causes hard starting and rough idle on a Mercury?
Faulty Air Temperature Sensor: Will cause hard starting and rough idle. Air temp sensor should be checked with an Ohm Meter with a Cold Start Ignition Test. *ACU and PCU only. Incorrect fuel pressure: Can be caused by a bad fuel pressure regulator, or restricted return. On Laser EFI motors, look under the Fuel Pressure Regulator.
What does it mean when your car idles for a long time?
The idle of a car engine is kind of like a human heartbeat: You can tell what shape it’s in just by listening. Problems with idle speed —things like slow idle, fast idle, rough idle, or stalling after idling for a few seconds—are symptoms that something is wrong with your engine.
What causes a check engine light to go off?
Check your owner’s manual for the correct replacement interval. Your mechanic can check the wires’ resistance to verify whether they are operating properly. Ignition coils can also malfunction, causing misfires in the ignition system. These will likely trigger a Check Engine Light (CEL) on your dashboard.