Is Grand Marquis made by Ford?
Yes. The Grand Marquis was produced by Ford Motor Company's Mercury division, not by Ford as a brand name itself. The model is no longer in production because Mercury was discontinued in 2010–2011, with the last Grand Marquis model year being 2011.
In this article we outline who built the Grand Marquis, how it fit into Ford’s lineup, where it was manufactured, and what options exist today for enthusiasts or buyers seeking a similar full-size sedan.
Origins and production context
The Grand Marquis was Mercury's flagship full-size sedan and was built on Ford's Panther platform, sharing its bones with the Ford Crown Victoria and the Lincoln Town Car. It was produced at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada for many years before Ford shuttered that plant along with a number of other facilities. The model ran for several decades before Mercury—and the Grand Marquis—were retired in the early 2010s.
Key facts about its production are summarized below:
- Produced by Mercury, a division of Ford Motor Company
- Built on the Ford Panther platform, shared with the Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car
- Manufactured at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
- Last model year: 2011; Mercury brand retired around 2010–2011
These points illustrate that the Grand Marquis was produced under the Mercury brand, which was part of Ford, and it is not currently in production.
Current status and alternatives
Because Mercury was retired, there is no direct Grand Marquis replacement in Ford’s current lineup. Ford has shifted emphasis toward SUVs and crossovers, and the Taurus—traditionally the mainstream large sedan—was discontinued in the U.S. market in 2019. For those seeking a familiar, full-size sedan experience today, options include pre-owned models from the late Mercury Grand Marquis era, Lincoln Town Car, Ford Crown Victoria, or other large used vehicles from Ford or Lincoln.
- No direct modern Grand Marquis replacement; Mercury brand discontinued
- The Ford Taurus was a primary full-size sedan for years but ceased U.S. production in 2019
- Used options include late-model Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis (pre-2011), or Ford Crown Victoria
In short, Ford remains active in the market with other large vehicles, but there is no new Grand Marquis; the remaining options are on the used market or through alternative modern models.
Summary
The Grand Marquis was a Mercury-badged model under Ford Motor Company, not a current Ford-branded offering. Mercury as a brand has been retired, and no new Grand Marquis is produced. For buyers today, the closest path involves looking at used Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car, or Ford Crown Victoria vehicles, or considering modern Ford/Lincoln alternatives in the broader full-size segment.
