My 2003 Mercury Marauder
# 5,117 of 11,052
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Introduction to the Marauder-
The Marauder debuted in 1963 ½ model as a two-door fastback hardtop version of the full-size Mercury. Marauders were offered from the 1963½ to 1965 model years, then again from 1969 to 1970. In 1964, the Marauder name was used to designate both two and four door models of the Mercury Monterey, Montclair, and Park Lane using a fastback roofline, rather than the reverse-slant Breezeway roof that had been introduced in 1963.
The 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder was based on an updated version of the Ford Panther platform. is has a naturally aspirated 4.6L DOHC V8 producing 302 hp. The Marauder was fitted with the 4R70W 4-speed automatic in 2003 and 4R75W 4-speed automatic for 2004. The 3.55 rear axle was borrowed from the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, as well as the aluminum drive shaft.
300A's were the first issue of Marauders they were all black and had the following equipment
Auto release fuel door
In-dash Clock
Map pockets in the front seats
Full size spare
Auto Release Parking brake
Windshield tint
Hood light
4R70W Transmission
Single engine knock sensor
Black Valve covers
2400 Stall convertor
300B's came out mid year and were offered in black, silver and dark blue pearl. They had less features then the 300A so they are considered "Decontented"
Differences on the 300B are...
Unpainted Valve covers
Heated seats
Traction control
Manual fuel door
Mini Spare
Dot Matrix on upper portion of windshield
No map pockets
Clock in radio
No Hood Light