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Full-size performance · 5 seats

2003 Mercury Marauder

Full-size performance powered by 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6-liter DOHC V8.

Classic Muscle EditorialLast reviewed Sep 9, 2026

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Exact-year 2003 Mercury Marauder exterior view; condition and originality remain specific to the photographed vehicle.
Engine 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6-liter DOHC V8
Output 302 hp; the reviewed source does not identify the rating standard
Transmission Four-speed automatic
Program Modern American Performance

Story

2003 Mercury Marauder

The 2003 Marauder returned Mercury's historic name to a modern full-size performance sedan. Ford's model-year guide identifies a 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 with 302 horsepower and 318 lb-ft, while the government record confirms the exact-year automatic-transmission application.

Full-size performance

This page treats the Marauder as a four-door factory series model, not as a trim inference from an ordinary sedan. The reviewed evidence supports the core engine and transmission identity but does not resolve every axle, calibration, appearance, or production detail.

Evidence boundary

The photograph establishes exact-year representative exterior context. Claims about an individual car still require labels, build records, drivetrain identifiers, equipment, dates, and physical inspection.

Price history

Values

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Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Engine Details

  • Documented model-year engine 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 rated at 302 horsepower and 318 lb-ft · 2003 Mercury Marauder · engine assembly / specification

Transmission

  • Factory transmission Four-speed automatic

Still Researching

  • rear axle The reviewed evidence does not resolve every axle assembly, ratio, and application.
  • brakes The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year brake specification and application matrix.
  • suspension The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year suspension and steering specification matrix.
  • option packages A complete exact-year option and package ordering matrix has not been reviewed.
  • production A complete exact-year production ledger has not been reviewed.
  • paint colors A complete exact-year paint-code and availability matrix has not been reviewed.
  • trim and appearance A complete exact-year trim, wheel, badge, and appearance matrix has not been reviewed.
  • interior A complete exact-year cabin trim and equipment matrix has not been reviewed.
  • authenticity markers Serial, label, build-record, component-identifier, and date evidence has not been reconciled into an authenticity guide.

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

Common names and codes are grouped so LS6 references point to the same engine, not separate pages.

2003 Marauder 4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6-liter DOHC V8

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