There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercury Marauder, but owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Mercury Marauder problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | |
| Power Train | 11 | |
| Suspension | 11 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Suspension › Rear — 3
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 2
- Suspension › Front — 2
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,900 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Mercury Marauder complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 117,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2017
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 the VIN it shows no recalls. I'm hoping this is an oversight since the marauder is a version of grand marquis.
Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 3, 2017
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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Levittown ford llc, 3195 hempstead turnpike, levittown, ny 11756) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Exterior Lighting · reported Nov 7, 2016
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 with no remedy for a year! This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed. It has destroyed the value of the car. Its unsafe to drive at night since the headlights are not working. Ford is either lying about the recall remedy or it was misreported
Exterior Lighting · reported Jan 7, 2016
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 2003 mercury marauder head lights etcand ford is aware of this hazardous problem
Air Bags · at 105,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2015
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 replaced unknown wiring underneath the driver seat, but the light still remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Mercury Marauder have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercury Marauder as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercury Marauder?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (16 reports), followed by power train (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,900 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.