2003 Ford Taurus vs 2003 Mercury Marauder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Taurus | 2003 Mercury Marauder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,223 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 11 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,284 mi | 49,517 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercury Marauder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 316 | 11 |
| Suspension | 313 | 10 |
| Visibility | 191 | 3 |
| Structure | 111 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 97 | 0 |
| Stalling | 95 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
2003 Ford Taurus
2003 Mercury Marauder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.