Overview & Reviews

A new heavy-duty four-speed automatic comes standard for quicker shifts along with traction control and an upgraded audio system. Dark Red and Silver are newly available exterior colors. The 4.6-liter V8 now comes with dual knock sensors for improved engine response at low speeds.

• Handling that belies its size, the ride and comfort of a Town Car, strong straightline performance once engine speed builds, high safety ratings.

• Lack of low-end thrust, poor lateral support in seating.

User Reviews:

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  marauder good idea - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By biscoitti - September 18 - 10:00 am

  nothing wrong so far.have not bought a new ford product since 1974.this car is well built and solid.

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  Great Car - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By ryannelson111 - May 24 - 2:00 am

  Great fun to drive car. I traded in my 1997 Crown Vic with 210,000 miles on a 04 Marauder and couldnt be happier, plus Merc is offering 0% interest for 5 years. Great exhaust note but not too loud. The car is basically a new Crown Vic Sport with better engine, no woodgrain, much better suspension, and bling bling wheels. Most people have never heard of a Marauder which is a plus in my book. Plus it tows my 3000 lb trailer with no problem. Should be easy to repair and maintain since it is basically a Crown Vic. Only one brand and model of tires available to fit rear (which might be an expensive proposistion several years from now).

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  Owner - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By Juniper - November 3 - 10:00 am

  I have a 2003 model & like it quite well. Front cup holders placement & size flexability need improvement. Why not have tilt-down lighted mirrors for rear passengers? Needs better quality carpeting. Consol lid not convenient for front passenger. Why not have same size tires on front and rear so they can be rotated? I am happy with the handling & performance.

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  Marauder loaded - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By MarauderRARE - July 12 - 10:00 am

  Had the car 2 months now. Im a young guy(30s) and beleive it or not, previously owned 2 Grand Marquis. Liked them but decided for something with a little more attitude. Certainly found it with this beast. I love the car, but it has fit & finish issues. Im very disappointed with inconsistent spacing between doors and roof panels. Not acceptable for a car that lists for $37,000. Dash started to come apart on pass. side. Dealer fixed that. Yet driver side doors are still mounted improperly causing paint to chip in door jams. Dealer fixed that, but gaps between door and roof are inconsistent with pass. side. How does this make it past quality control at the assembly plant? Unacceptable!

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  2004 Mercury Marauder - Black - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By wernergu - March 16 - 2:00 am

  Great comfort, can get into the fast lane quick (while coming in from the on ramp), makes for a "safe feeling" ride (especially with all that steel around you). Funny to see people getting out of my way thinking that I am a cop - until they see the Registration Sticker in the back window. Also interesting to see a lot of old timers giving the car the once over - it catches their eyes since they are driving normal Grand Ms or Crown Vics. One word of advice, for those that live up North - buy a remote starter (or better yet, do as I did and negotiate it as part of the deal - I got it for "free"). BEWARE: No snow tires are made for the back wheels.

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  fun to drive - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By lou varga - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Its a car that feeds the ego. It hearkens back to a bygone era, but with a reliable vehicle. It looks good, rides good, gets decent gas mileage(never less than 17) and draws compliments as nothing else Ive ever owned. I could take two friends and all their luggage to the airport in comfort with no problem. It handles better than my 2002 Grand Marquis did. I am 65 yrs old, 75" tall and over 200lbs and I can get in and out of it in comfort.

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  Big Cars are back - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By carguy1ok - May 9 - 10:00 am

  I like large, safe powerful vehicles. People are overlooking these American luxury sedans and settling for gussied up compact imports with 1/2 the room. SUVs have outlived their lifespan,fuel and insurance is far too high and one can get as much space, comfort and far better mileage than a suv. I think the Marauder is a great option for a large car with many luxury comforts and true V-8 power.

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  A fun four-door sports car - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By evansc6 - May 23 - 7:36 am

  Im fairly happy with my 04 Marauder. Its plenty fast (though Id love to add a supercharger), comfortable, and the fuel economy is pretty good at 20 mpg around town. I would recommend an 04 over the 03s because the newer ones have a better transmission (mine doesnt thunk into the next gear like the 03s). A little too much cheapy plastic inside, and the build quality isnt up to par with BMW, Mercedes, or even Honda. But overall a fun car to be had in the low $20Ks right now.

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  Highway Star - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By clamboy - March 29 - 11:26 pm

  This car is a remarkable value. Paid 22K CPO in Aug and this thing rides like an American S-Class. Could it be a little faster...maybe. Once its off the line this car is an animal from 20-120. I think Mercury hit it right. More horses wouldve made this car a gas guzzler. I think that they bailed out way too soon on HiPo.. now Chrysler has all the 4 door muscle. Including a suicide door Imperial.(Way to fo LM asleep at the wheel as ususal.) This car is BEAUTIFUL in every way imaginable. They should bring it back and offer a light 4.6 and a Supercharged version. . I love this car. Drive it once and youll want it

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  ImpMauler - 2004 Mercury Marauder
  By FinishLine - December 26 - 10:00 am

  First thing first. This car can stamp out any Impala on the road. However, the Imp was built almost ten years ago and still is a worthy adversary. To me that doesnt make sense. This car should have been 360 horsepower more low end torque and equipped with a five speed automatic/auto stick. Then I would be able to understand Fords ingenious advertising scheme for this car (not!)Which we all know was no advertisement at all. Because you wouldnt have to advertise a car like that. But that didnt happen did it? And that is why this is the last year the beloved Marauder will be built. What a shame!!