Replaced timing belt at 50K as recommended by Mercury. No problems otherwise until engine blew at 229K miles!
Clothes hangers are plastic... replaced once.
Maybe it's just me, but this car has been unbelievably fantastic! Four kids, road rep over several states, towed trailers/boats!
Feels snug and tight. Mileage was 34 up until engine let go. NO overheating, oil usage, leaks... nada! Just incredible service.
Well tracer lover mercury decided to stop making small cars.