The Ford Motor Company had a long history of producing its Mercury brand of full-size pickup trucks. The first Mercury pickup truck was produced in 1946 and the model was in production until 2010 when the final truck rolled off the assembly line. Over the years, Mercury pickups were popular with both commercial and recreational customers due to their combination of durability, power and comfort.
The first Mercury pickups were based on Ford’s F-Series model and featured a V8 engine along with a roomy interior and optional four-wheel drive. Over the years, Mercury pickups underwent several redesigns and upgrades including a switch to an all-aluminum body style in 1964. In 1985, Ford introduced the Aerostar minivan which replaced the full-size pickups as its primary vehicle for family transportation.
In 1997, Ford downsized its large truck lineup by introducing the Ranger as its only midsize pickup option. This move left no room for the full-size Mercury pickup which was discontinued shortly after. However, in 1999, Ford brought back the full-size pickup when it introduced the redesigned F-150 which featured a more powerful engine, improved suspension and added safety features.
In 2006, Ford announced that it would phase out its remaining full-size pickups including those under the Mercury brand due to increased competition from other automakers. The last Mercury pickup truck rolled off of the assembly line on December 16th 2010 marking an end to 64 years of production.
Conclusion:
The last production year for Mercury Pickup Trucks was 2010 when it marked an end to 64 years of production.
