Mercury Marauder owners have reported 6 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine Grinding Noise problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems |
Spark plug blew from head at 55,000 miles. Started car before work. Heard loud ticking. Car missed and stumbled. Ford dealership replaced cylinder head. Cost $3275. 56 Read details...
The vehicle lost power when a turn was made. Read details...
Many loud pings from exhaust after the exhaust gets hot, and it starts to cool down probably from the catalytic converter. Dealer says it is a characteristic of this model. Read details...
Engine cuts out around turns; misalignment, vehicle pulls drastically to the right; low hanging panel on driver's side interferes with throttle and break operations; burning odor emitting form engine compartment; fluid leaking from rear axle; smoke emitting form engine compartment; lack of Read details...
After repair of over drive problem, the next day while car was idling, noticed strong exhaust fumes coming in vehicle. Had to roll down windows. Have experienced this two other occasions. Called dealer and was told not to worry since it has a ceramic honey comb filter. Read details...