2004 Ford Taurus vs 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Mercury Marauder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 4 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,500 mi | 66,795 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercury Marauder |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 3 |
| Power Train | 72 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 2 |
| Engine | 25 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 1 |
| Structure | 17 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Taurus
2004 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.