2003 Mercury Marauder Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering became jerky and had to overcorrect to keep in traffic lane. Making turns there was a loud cracking sound. The dealer said rust had seized the lower steering shaft and it was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10651962, filed 2014-11, 110,170 miles“While slowing down to make a turn at intersection, car became very difficult to turn and I almost ran into another vehicle. 2003 Mercury Marauder, built in 06/2002, has mfr. Known defect in steering system due to sticking vaps valve on steering rack. This unit was never recalled, repaired and owners not notified of possible safety defect with steering system. Ford knows of this problem due to many failures of this car line built before 12/2002. Veh. Has 50k miles. Are they waiting for someone to get hurt or killed first?”
NHTSA complaint #10182452, filed 2007-02, 50,500 miles“The car bump steers. Have taken it to dealer and they said that they checked everything but found nothing wrong but also stated that if they did find anything wrong it wouldn't be covered by warrenty.”
NHTSA complaint #10066146, filed 2004-04, 1,500 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercury Marauder
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Marauder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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