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2003 Mercury Marauder Base

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2003 Mercury Marauder – front Unverified
Photo: 2004 Mercury Marauder, front left, 09-06-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Marauder (2003) (2003–2004); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2004 Mercury Marauder, front left, 09-06-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 51 Mercury & 04 Mercury Marauder (6316500716) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 04 Mercury Marauder (5920625376) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2004 Mercury Marauder, Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2024 by Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2003 mercury marauder (observe) by Rjluna2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2003 Mercury Marauder Base is a 302-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,770 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 302 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Marauder measures 211.9 inches long on a 114.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,165 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$33,770 ($59,648 *)
MSRP with Destination$34,495 ($60,929 *)
Destination Charge$725
Engine
Engine Type4.6L Modular DOHC 32-valve V8, naturally aspirated
Displacement4.6 L
Horsepower302 hp
Torque310 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC 32-valve
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Differential TypeLimited-slip
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in
Wheels Rear18 in
Tires Front235/50WR18
Tires Rear245/55WR18
Dimensions & Weight
Length211.9 in
Width78.2 in
Height56.8 in
Wheelbase114.7 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft³
Curb Weight4,165 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear38.1 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear38.4 in
Shoulder Room Front60.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear60.3 in
Hip Room Front58 in
Hip Room Rear58 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MARAUDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 13, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

NHTSA campaign 06E056000

60 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MARAUDER

Owner Complaints

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MARAUDER (4 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Exterior Lighting16
Power Train11
Suspension10
Electrical System6
Hydraulic6
Service Brakes6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 1, 2017 · Exterior Lighting
“I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN YOU TRY TO USE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. IT SEEMS MY ISSUE WOULD FIT UNDER THE LCM RECALL FOR 2003-2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHEN YOU ENTER…”
Oct 3, 2017 · Exterior Lighting
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY MARAUDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE…”
Nov 7, 2016 · Exterior Lighting
“15S39 THIS VEHICLE RECALL HAS BEEN ON MY CAT FOR ALMOST A YEAR. ACCORDING TO THIS WEBSITE SAFERCAR.GOV THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE BUT WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO FORD IT IS NOT. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS RECALL…”
Jan 7, 2016 · Exterior Lighting
“DRIVING ALONG 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 7PM 1/6/2016 HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WILL NOT COME BACK ON HAD TO DRIVE WITHOUT HEAD LIGHTS OR TAILLIGHTS I WAS INFORMED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR…”
Jan 12, 2015 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY MARAUDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 MERCURY MARAUDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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