There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercury Marauder, but owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Mercury Marauder problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,452 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Mercury Marauder complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 90,000 miles · reported Oct 14, 2018
The steering had become stiff and "notchy" while turning, and the steering wheel would not return to straight ahead on its own. It was found that the lower steering shaft had 1 of the 3 bearing frozen and required replacement. This is the same exact parts and symptoms as listed listed in ford recall 13s08
Exterior Lighting · at 113,000 miles · reported Mar 10, 2015
The contact owns a 2004 mercury marauder. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights would suddenly shut off. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent, but worsened and recurred more frequently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the light control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. However, the part was not available and no estimated time for receiving the part could be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 112,000 miles · reported Nov 28, 2014
I was driving my 2004 mercury marauder on a two lane road in delaware county ny when my headlights went out. Driving the back roads takes total concentration due to the large number of nocturnal animals which can cross roads. I AM the original owner of this car and I take great pride in maintaining it to the utmost top condition. It is rare to find this model car(A marauder) but it is a grand marquis/ crown vic and while certain parts like tires are hard to come by, a light control module(Lcm) is a dime a dozen. Ford has a program 14n01 (Recall?) to replace these modules. Repeated calls to…
Electrical System · at 113,312 miles · reported May 15, 2014
The headlights started to flicker on and off while driving on the highway at night, then the car stalled. I instinctively put it in neutral to try and restart which I did but it stalled again and this time it was completely dead while unfortunately on the curve of a 2 lane bridge with no shoulder or breakdown lane. Luckily the hazard lights were enough for on coming traffic and tractor trailers to see me in time or I could have easily been killed on that bridge. Great appreciation to dispatch and the state troopers for their assistance.
Exterior Lighting · at 115,300 miles · reported Jun 11, 2013
2004 mercury marauder headlights occasionally stop functioning without warning. Running lights and fog lights continue working, no low/high beam headlights at all. Switch seems to be the issue, fuses are fine and no bulbs out. Recently had dealership replace driver side headlight, only change to vehicle before issue started. Possible issue continues in daytime, but headlights are not as needed in daylight. Due to necessary driving at night on high speed and unlit country roads, this is a serious issue.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercury Marauder have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Mercury Marauder?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (10 reports), followed by tires (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,452 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.