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Mercury Marauder: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mercury Marauder – Third generation2002–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2002 – June 25, 2004 |
| Model years | 2003–2004 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Ford Panther platform |
| Engines | 302 hp 4.6 L Modular DOHC V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4R70W automatic (2003) 4-speed 4R75W automatic (2004) |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm |
| Length | 5,385 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: St. Thomas, Ontario (St. Thomas Assembly Plant) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2004 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 2 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 595 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,087 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2004 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lights | 10 | 2004 |
| Tyres | 5 | 2004 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2004 |
| Speed control and cruise | 3 | 2004 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2004 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2004 |
| Body and structure | 2 | 2004 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2 | 2004 |
| Steering | 1 | 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 1 | 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004: 27 complaints, 2 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.