Mercury Marauder owners have reported 3 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Oem tires for rear p245/55-18 not available from manufacturer for extended period of time. Part # shows tire is not discontinued yet no tires are available by b. F. Goodrich. No solution is offered and bf goodrich does not return phone calls related to this issue. Repeated phone calls to bf goodrich over extended period of time shows problem is recognized-no production date of this tire known.
While traveling on 20/59 north past the coaling exit, I hit a pot hole. The pot hole was so big that it burst my tire and bent my rim. Since it was around 7:45 pm, I couldn't see it. Thank god it only burst one of my tires on the rear of my car. Things could have been a lot worse. It also took an hour at least for a trooper to come. This is going to cost me at least $450. I expect to get some assistance from the state with fixing my car. The pot hole needs to be filled ASAP!.
Insufficient front end alignment procedures to accommodate lack of appropriate alignment equipment necessary to handle the 2003 Mercury Marauder wheels. As such, I did not find out my alignment was out on my new Marauder until the tires had worn off the inside corner tread and was noticed by the Mercury technician. I had to purchase a new set of tires at 13,182 miles and then locate a non-Mercury dealer who had the clips necessary to attach to the Marauder wheels to accommodate alignment. Owners should be aware to check alignment proactively on their vehicles if not proactively checked or requested to be checked by their dealer service groups.