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2003 Mercury Marauder, 14,702 Actual Original Miles, Rare Dark Pearl Blue on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:14702
Location:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Up for auction is my 2003 Mercury Marauder.  It only has 14,702 actual original miles.  If you have been searching for one of these Marauders, this is the one to buy.  You will not be disappointed!  I inherited this car from my brother who purchased it new.  This vehicle is in excellent condition with no dings or dents that I am aware of and is all original except for the battery.  This car runs and drives  great and all of it's features work as intended.   It has never been  in an accident or smoked in and has never had any paint work.  It has been garage kept since new and is rust free.  I have a clean and clear title in hand.  It comes with both keys and remotes, original window sticker and a car cover.  The original msrp for this car was $35,385.00.  Of a total of 11052 Marauders built, only 328 (2.96%) were in this Dark Pearl Blue.  I have never seen another!  I will try to attach more pictures if I can figure out how to do it.  I have over 50 pictures of it and will be happy to text or email specific ones.  My name is Gary and my phone number is 603-566-8034.  Ill be happy to answer any questions so don't hesitate to call.  The vehicle is located in Omaha, NE zip 68154.  I truly hate to sell it, but circumstances dictate otherwise.  I require a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the end of the auction via paypal and contact within the same time frame.  I require the balance to be paid within 7 days via guaranteed funds or personal check.  The vehicle will not be released until payment has cleared.  If you have 0 or negative feedback, you will need to contact me before bidding or your bid will be deleted.  I reserve the right to end the auction if sold locally.  Thanks for your interest and good luck!

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NHTSA advances investigation of Ford Crown Victoria headlights

Sat, Aug 15 2015

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening a preliminary evaluation into reports of suddenly failing headlights on 517,945 examples of the 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. The government started looking into this problem in April when the North Carolina Consumers Council filed a defect petition with the agency. Now, the inquiry has moved to the next step. According to NHTSA's documentation (as a PDF), it examined its own database and worked with Ford to come up with a total of 3,609 complaints of the front lighting control module suddenly failing. When this happens, drivers lose the low-beam headlights, but the high-beams can be used by holding the stalk. Sometimes turning the switch off and on fixes the issue. Additionally, there are 15 allegations of crashes, and one reported shoulder injury. NHTSA's preliminary evaluations "evaluate the scope, frequency, and consequence of the alleged defect" and don't necessarily lead to a recall. NHTSA looked into this problem once before in 2008 and 2009 and decided that a recall wasn't necessary. Ford also extended the warranty on the front lighting control module for these vehicles. INVESTIGATION Subject : Loss of headlights Date Investigation Opened: AUG 10, 2015 Date Investigation Closed: Open NHTSA Action Number: PE15028 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING All Products Associated with this Investigation Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s) FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2003-2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2003-2005 Details Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SUMMARY: After receiving a defect petition (DP15002) concerning the loss of headlights and other exterior lighting in model year (MY) 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints received from consumers and identified a total of 605 reports (for all submission dates) alleging headlight failure. The complaints indicate failures of both low beam headlights typically while driving, a defect condition that was evaluated under a prior ODI investigation (PE08066). Most consumer VOQs indicate that the headlights failed suddenly and without warning leaving the driver with no forward lighting, however some report the headlights flickered or dimmed prior to turning off. In some cases drivers were able to turn the headlights back on after a period of time while others reported the headlights would not come back on at all.

Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Capri

Mon, Sep 19 2016

Ford has gotten a lot of use out of the Capri name in the United States. First, there was the Lincoln Capri in the 1950s, followed by the Ford Capri Mk1 (which was sold by Mercury dealers in the USA but never actually badged as a Mercury). Then came the 1979-1986 Mercury Capri, built on the very successful Fox Platform and essentially a clone of the Mustang. Finally, in 1991, the Australian Ford Capri came to the United States. Here is an example of this rare car that I spotted in a Northern California self-service yard not long ago. Mechanically speaking, the 1991-1994 Capri was a Mazda 323 under the skin, complete with a member of the same B-series engine family that went into such cars as the Miata and Ford Escort. So, for a few years in the early 1990s, car shoppers who wanted a sporty Mazda convertible could choose between a Miata and a Capri. The Capri had front-wheel-drive, but could be had with factory turbocharging. These cars were reliable and fun, but had a tough time competing with the Miata in the showroom battles. You'll see the occasional example now and then, but most of the 1991-1994 Capris have met the same fate that awaits this one. Related Video:

Junkyard Gem: 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham 4-Door Pillared Hardtop

Tue, Nov 7 2023

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