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2004 Mercury Marauder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2004 Mercury Marauder sits mid-pack among Marauder years: 35 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 35, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

Lighting leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (29% of the total).

35

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Marauder years?

Marauder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted91 complaints2003: 91 complaints2004: 35 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Marauder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Mercury Marauder problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting1029%
Tires & Wheels720%
Brakes411%
Speed Control39%
Transmission26%
Body & Structure26%
Electrical System26%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Engine13%
Other13%
Steering13%
Airbags13%

Does the 2004 Mercury Marauder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E056000Fuel SystemJune 13, 2006 · 58,640 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING FOG LIGHTS STAYED ON,JUST GOT HARD TO SEE,HAD TO HOLD THE SIGNAL LEVER IN THE ''FLASH TO PASS'' TO SEE THE ROAD. AFTER WORK I PRAY THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON.NOW IF I STOP FOR A COFFEE AND SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS WILL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 1, 2011

“I CANNOT GET THE CORRECT SIZE TIRES FOR MY 2004 MERCURY MARAUDER ANY MORE BFG WAS THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF THE TIRES AND NOW THEY ARE ON HOD FOR MANUFACTURER ONE KNOWS WHEN THEY WILL BE MADE AGAIN AND THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I AM AND MANY OTHERS ARE FORCED TO RUN THE WRONG SIZE TIRES ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 13, 2009

“WHILE IN STOP AN GO TRAFFIC HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 1, 2004 · crash

“DT: WHILE GOING 10-20 MPH VEHICLE SUDDEN LY ACCELERATED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HIT A PARKED CAR. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, AND THEN EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THERE WERE BLACK TIRE MARKS FROM THE REAR WHEELS FROM WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATED. THEN. THE VEHICLE HIT THE OTHER PARKED FAMILY VEHICLE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · April 18, 2005 · crash

“BACK IN 2007 NOTICED SMALL BUMPS IN PAINT ONLY ON THE ROOF,WENT TO FORD DEALER,THEY SAID NO PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT. TIME WENT ON, PAINT GOT WORSE,MORE BUBBLES AND CRACKS,.IN 2008 WROTE TO FORD ABOUT PROBLEM THEY SAID THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT ROOF PAINT. NOW THE ENTIRE ROOF IS BUMPY,CRACKED,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 1, 2007

2004 Mercury Marauder — common questions

Is the 2004 Mercury Marauder reliable?

It is close to typical for the Marauder: 35 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2004 Marauder problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are lighting (10 complaints), tires & wheels (7 complaints), brakes (4 complaints).

Does the 2004 Mercury Marauder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Mercury Marauder. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2004 Mercury Marauder under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mercury Marauder years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Marauder years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest record among Marauder years belongs to 2005.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.