Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2004 Mercury Marauder.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Marauder. While driving downhill at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact did not realize the failure and the vehicle continued to proceed downhill. The failure and current mileages were 73,137.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Marauder. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed axle oil on his wheels. He removed the wheel and brakes and found that the rear axle seals failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they repair hundreds of these failures per year. The parts were purchased and repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but they did not return his call. The failure mileage was 55,000.