is mercury dead?

I drove GM for 20 years, as it was part of my work to have a company car. I always said the GM was a little Lincoln, and rode great,with plenty of room. My 90 model year thru 95 had the PI motor package, which made it a good handling vehicle. I just don't see Ford dropping Mercury, as it has many Ford base vehicle designs..If Ford redid the GM, I know many past owners would come back to it...Grand Marquis keep Lincoln dealers a float for the past 8 years..