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Ford MERCURY

179 registered in New Zealand · 1939–1992 · 54% from United States

The Ford MERCURY is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 179 registered across model years 1939 to 1992. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the MERCURY.

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179 On NZ Roads
3.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford MERCURY fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford MERCURY vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford MERCURY fleet age profile: 1939: 15, 1946: 14, 1947: 37, 1948: 22.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford MERCURY engine sizes: 3.0L 8%, 3.3L 7%, 3.2L 5%, 5.8L 4%, 5.0L 4%.

Imported From

Ford MERCURY imported from: United States 54%, Not Known 38%, New Zealand 4%, Canada 1%, United Kingdom 1%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford MERCURY vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford MERCURY NZ arrival timeline: 2018: 2, 2019: 1, 2020: 1, 2023: 1, 2024: 1.

Colours

RED 50 (28%)
BLACK 37 (21%)
GREEN 27 (15%)
BLUE 25 (14%)
WHITE 10 (6%)
BROWN 6 (3%)
PURPLE 5 (3%)
SILVER 4 (2%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford MERCURY regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 31, WHANGAREI: 15, CHRISTCHURCH: 13, INVERCARGILL: 7, PALMERSTON NORTH: 6.

Body Types

SALOON 81%
CONVERTIBLE 8%
SPORTS CAR 7%
STATION WAGON 4%

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1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford MERCURY are there in New Zealand?

There are 179 Ford MERCURY vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1939 to 1992.

What body type is the Ford MERCURY?

The Ford MERCURY is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, sports car, station wagon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford MERCURY cars imported or NZ-new?

54% of Ford MERCURY vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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