2003 Mercury Marauder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 18%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 18% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“Nhtsa campaign number: 04v328000 is listed for the 2003 ford crown vic's and lincoln's but not the Mercury's??? I have an 03 Mercury Marauder that has the same rearend as the others list in this recall but my car is not listed. I just had the same exact problem that is listed in the campaign and had to spend $1100 to have my axles, bearings, carrier and what ever else is included in the rebuild. Is there a reason that ford does not consider this the same car which they are!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10280599, filed 2009-08, 91,800 miles“I have had 17 warranty repair items. Overdrive problem on march 24. Valve body and temp sensor replace. Car has been at the dealer for 24 days. Purchased new on feb. 8, car is currently in arbritation. I have asked for a buy back. Dealer refuses to fix loose carpet in rear floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10069200, filed 2004-01, 4,348 miles“On my 2003 vehicle, there was apparenetly a spare axle pin contained in the rear differential from the factory. While I was driving in town, this pin was thrust against the pumpkin (differential cover), punctured the rear differential cover and caused the differential to leak fluid. The dealership found the spare pin when they repaired the differential cover. Had I been on the interstate, and had the pin become suddently caught in the ring (instead of thrown againsted the cover), this condiciton could have caused the vehicle to suddenly lock up (the rear differntial). …”
NHTSA complaint #10025253, filed 2003-07, 4,917 miles“Both rear axles and bearings were damaged and had to be replaced. Ford has issued a bulletin on this: article no. 03-5-5 axle-rearaxle shaft and/or axle bearing premature wear-vehicles produced before 1/1/2003. My '03 Mercury Marauder was built in aug. '02. Both axles, bearings and seals had to be replaced at the cost of $647.55.”
NHTSA complaint #10214079, filed 2008-01, 77,141 miles“Ford motor issued a recall (NHTSA campaign 04v328000 & NHTSA pe 04010) for 2003 ford crown victoria & lincoln town car about rear bearing seals and axles. Ford l/m will not repair my 2003 Mercury Marauder based on this. It is the exact same vehicle, especially the rear end. Marauder is a limited addition with the police package mentioned in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10145397, filed 2005-12, 48,900 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercury Marauder
16 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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