Mercury Marauder Certificate of Limited Production Status - Available Now!!

[mcb26]

Clubs and Events
Mercury Marauder 'Certificates of Authenticity' Now Available!

After months of working in tandem with the Motor City Marauders club, Ford Racing's Ford Performance Group of enthusiast organizations is pleased to announce that official Ford "Certificates of Authenticity" are now available for owners of all 2003 and 2004 Mercury Marauder performance sedans. These Ford VIN data Certificates include production date and number, plus original build color and location, and are stamped with Edsel Ford's signature. Also included is a complete build information breakdown for the model year. Priced at just $45, they make a great gift for any Marauder owner.

For info or to order, call the Ford Performance Info Center at 800-FORD-788!


or click here (http://www.fordshowparts.com/store_contents.cfm?cart_id=112 714129701111141008310441260201 72608&store_id=1&dept_id=1137&product_id=6959) to order online

[DOOM]

:D :woohoo:

[ImpalaSlayer]

this is awesome! i thought this kinda just dried up and went away. i guess you have to call in with your vin?

[Bluerauder]

Clubs and Events
Mercury Marauder 'Certificates of Authenticity' Now Available!... but you may wish to join the MCM club first, because verified members get a 15% discount on their purchase. For info or to order, call the Ford Performance Info Center at 800-FORD-788!
I believe the proper term used by MCM is "Dues Paying Members". Subtle difference.

[SVT_MERC]

Here are pics. of what you get when you order the certs. from FPG....

[mcb26]

pictures 1

[ImpalaSlayer]

Here are pics. of what you get when you order the certs. from FPG....

thats AWESOME!!! calling them tomorrow!

[mcb26]

packet you will receive

[mcb26]

order info and such

[DOOM]

I want to order 2!

[shawn.criswell]

So, does this mean that our vehicles are an authentic SVT product?

[MM03MOK]

So, does this mean that our vehicles are an authentic SVT product?
no.............

[shawn.criswell]

no.............
Didn't think so:(, but sure was hoping, I'm still ordering the certificates.

[dohc324ci]

SWEET! I know what I want for xmas.

[Mike]

I'll be ordering mine tomorrow :banana:

[blackhueys]

just called them they say they have been busy with all of us calling but the guy was really helpfull had no issues just needed the VIN and a credit card viola done!

[Hacklemerc]

I know the wife will say no, but I'm ordering mine tomorrow... SWEEET!!!

[Bigdogjim]

I know the wife will say no, but I'm ordering mine tomorrow... SWEEET!!!

Why ask? Sometimes just do it...........

[FordNut]

Permission... Forgiveness...

[shawn.criswell]

Got mine ordered today, they ship UPS, guy said 1.5 to 2 weeks for delivery.

[O's Fan Rich]

It's good to see that these items are so appreciated and well received.
Dave and Mike at MCM worked very hard to make it happen ( and I'm sure Steve Babcock lent a hand.) It took awhile, but the time has arrived!

[FW_Linc/Merc]

Thank you everyone who made this happen.

FPG did indicate the sequence number was slightly different than what Ray had provided but I will wait till I get the certificate until I understand what the difference is.

This may also finally help my insurance company understand that this is a limited production auto and give me the lower rate like the Cobra.

[ETHYL1]

:banana2:
So, does this mean that our vehicles are an authentic SVT product?MAYBE NOT SVT....BUT DEFINITELY ONE OF A KIND.....LIMITED PRODUCTION:bows:

[GordonB]

Ordered mine yesterday and got the rude awakening about our Build Sequence Nbrs and the Total Nbrs for each color over the phone. Will have to update my Sig and my Show Boards eventually. Only one of my 4 numbers is unchanged -- drat!!!
GordonB

[LeoVampire]

I get the news leter from Ford Racing in my e-mail and had seen that it was available and they had worked with the Motor City Marauders to get it up and running.

It will be a nice addition for the car shows having it on display on the top of the dash for each of them.

[jonroe]

I just ordered mine. These will be very nice! Jon

New sequence numbers, #2991 out of 3214 for 2004. So the new total number for 2004 models appears to be 3214 not 3213 - Hmmm.

[ctrlraven]

I'll be ordering mine tomorrow or start of next week!

[Blackened300a]

Ordered mine yesterday and got the rude awakening about our Build Sequence Nbrs and the Total Nbrs for each color over the phone. Will have to update my Sig and my Show Boards eventually. Only one of my 4 numbers is unchanged -- drat!!!
GordonB

Crap.... I went all out on the fact that my car number was 302. Maybe Ill luck out with my car being that actual number.

[Brian H]

Just got off the phone for mine also, will be here in 2 wks....yippeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! and yea i have a dif. prod. number also. good thing i didn't put the no.'s on the front bumper cover like i planned.

[Brian H]

oh yea, i'm 694 now instead of 575.

[Blackened300a]

good thing i didn't put the no.'s on the front bumper cover like i planned.

:o Whoops, too late in my case. I even had my die cast #302 signed by Steve Babcock, and have one of Impalaslayers engraved plates on my intake with #302 of 11,052.

Maybe Ill pass on ordering.

[MM2004]

I was on hold briefly and was told he was on a call from another MM owner placing the same order as me.

The gentleman on the phone was super nice and said they have been 'slammed' with calls from MM owners.

:D

2987 of 3214 -> 2004 total production numbers
924 of 980 DTR's

:bows:

Mike.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Paul, i can make you a new tag lol

[FordNut]

Is it the same price for duplicates? I'll probably have to get 3 of them, 1 for the wife's car and 2 for mine (1 for display, the other for the "owner's info kit").

[Brian H]

go ahead and order it! It'll be our secret....

[jonroe]

I was on hold briefly and was told he was on a call from another MM owner placing the same order as me.

The gentleman on the phone was super nice and said they have been 'slammed' with calls from MM owners.

:D

2987 of 3214 -> 2004 total production numbers
924 of 980 DTR's

:bows:

Mike.

Howdy neighbor from the assembly line, my new number is 2991. But, you now have my old DTR number of 924. My new DTR number is 926. Jon

[Embassy]

Good bye #745 and hello, #679. :eek:

Looks like I'll be needing a new dash plaque.........and a new car show display sign.

The gentleman I spoke to on the phone was really enthusiastic about this offering and was very helpful.

I also two sets. One for display with the Marauder and one set for preservation.


"Thank you" doesn't begin to cover how thankful I am to those who made these documents a reality.

[FreddieH]

I just ordered mine. My production # is now 7604.

[Blackened300a]

Just got off the phone with them and found out what my sequence number is. Im no longer lucky 302. Now I been pushed to 363. Looks like a new sticker, plaque and a search for a die cast are about to begin.

[Matt In Detroit]

So whats with the production and sequence discrepancy? how confident are we they got it right? Im seeing some big number differances. Brian (RoyLpita) was giving these numbers out before and i think we all felt they were reasonably accurate, so now all that goes out the window?

[fastblackmerc]

So whats with the production and sequence discrepancy? how confident are we they got it right? Im seeing some big number differances. Brian (RoyLpita) was giving these numbers out before and i think we all felt they were reasonably accurate, so now all that goes out the window?

I'd tend to believe what the factory said. Nothing against Brian, he a great guy, but I don't know how he got his sequence numbers. The manufacturer should know........ right?

[Canadasvt]

Thanks to all that made this possible. Just called and placed my order.

My # is very close to what we thought: 2130 instead of 2124, and 725 of the black 04 units.

[SC Cheesehead]

HOOHA! Just ordered mine! :bounce:


I was on hold briefly and was told he was on a call from another MM owner placing the same order as me

The gentleman on the phone was super nice and said they have been 'slammed' with calls from MM owners.

:D

2987 of 3214 -> 2004 total production numbers
924 of 980 DTR's

:bows:

Mike.

Same here. Nice guy, told me that the Marauder guys have really responded to this.


Paul, i can make you a new tag lol

Yeah, looks like I'm gonna need a new tag as well, sequence number changed for me too.

Also sounds like 328 is the "official" DBP production number, but I'm gonna wait until I get my cert before changing my signature.

[chapel1]

Ordered mine to ,,,, Great validation for a Great Sedan .

[FastMerc]

Yes I orderd mine today my number different too I dont get it? So I assume that production numbers are off as well? :o

[SC Cheesehead]

Yes I orderd mine today my number different too I dont get it? So I assume that production numbers are off as well? :o

Yeah, mine varied some from Brian's numbers as well, don't know the reasoning; guess we'll find out as this whole thing rolls out. Maybe we should start a "before and after" post to track the differences and see if we can 'splain it.

[megaforcer]

Mine moved from 54 to 67. The guy said its the lowest number he has seen so far. He also said that mine was built on the first day of production.

[cruzer]

Had a pleasant talk with the Ford rep--ordered mine. Just as he was about to give me my numbers, I got an urgent call from my pregnant grandaughter and had to hang up--guess I'll have to wait :( Grandaughter was O K-- he seems to really like the Marauder--pleasant talk. Maury

[kirk]

So whats with the production and sequence discrepancy? how confident are we they got it right? Im seeing some big number differances. Brian (RoyLpita) was giving these numbers out before and i think we all felt they were reasonably accurate, so now all that goes out the window?

I believe the difference is that Brian went by the VIN sequence and Ford is going by the actual build sequence. Cars are not always built in the same order as the VIN.

[Mike]

Ordered mine yesterday and got the rude awakening about our Build Sequence Nbrs and the Total Nbrs for each color over the phone. Will have to update my Sig and my Show Boards eventually. Only one of my 4 numbers is unchanged -- drat!!!
GordonB

I got the same news :confused: :(

[Mike]

Mine moved from 54 to 67. The guy said its the lowest number he has seen so far. He also said that mine was built on the first day of production.

That's pretty cool :D

[JUST 1BULLITT]

Well my interested is DEFINITELY piqued now! :lol: Will get mine ordered soon! (LIKE the idea of ordering a minimum of Two Sets: one for safe keeping at home and one to keep w/the Car for Shows etc.)

THANKS to ALL who made this HAPPEN! NEAT!!!:beer: :banana2: :bows:

[FW_Linc/Merc]

Mine moved from 54 to 67. The guy said its the lowest number he has seen so far. He also said that mine was built on the first day of production.

So what is the official first day of production?

[Rocket Man]

Aaarrrggghhhh! I'm reading all of these cool posts but no one is providing the actual link with the name and number of the guy at Ford! Can anyone help? Thanks!

[fastblackmerc]

Aaarrrggghhhh! I'm reading all of these cool posts but no one is providing the actual link with the name and number of the guy at Ford! Can anyone help? Thanks!

See post # 36 in the thread below.

http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10418

[MM03MOK]

For info or to order, call the Ford Performance Info Center at 800-FORD-788!

Phone number has been in the first post of this thread. I just made it more visible.

I made this thread a sticky and also changed the title of the thread to catch more eyes. Thanks Dave and MCM for bringing this to all Marauder owners!

[John Nero]

just ordered mine

[TAKEDOWN]

I'm in, just ordered two sets!

[LSp8]

yeah i'm ordering 2!

[Bluerauder]

Finally got around to doing this.

#6576 of 11,052.

#67 of 328 Blue.

Guess that I'll be correcting my showboards again. ;)

[Hooptie]

I believe the difference is that Brian went by the VIN sequence and Ford is going by the actual build sequence. Cars are not always built in the same order as the VIN.
You would be correct.

[2,4shofast]

I just ordered mine :)

[Embassy]

Anyone receive their's yet?

[SVT_MERC]

They haven't been signed yet by Michael Irvine and Steve Babcock.... no one will receive them until they are signed.

[Embassy]

They haven't been signed yet by Michael Irvine and Steve Babcock.... no one will receive them until they are signed.

Ok, I was told that delivery was to be expected in two weeks. I ordered mine over a week ago and I have been billed.

Post up when they start to arrive.

[DEFYANT]

Finally got around to doing this.

#6576 of 11,052.

#67 of 328 Blue.

Guess that I'll be correcting my showboards again. ;)


"67" is a good number! :D

[Bluerauder]

"67" is a good number! :D
You were the first one I thought of when I got my "official" number. :D

[SVT_MERC]

I paid for mine back in May.... I got #281.... for 281 CID of the 4.6's

[MM03MOK]

They haven't been signed yet by Michael Irvine and Steve Babcock.... no one will receive them until they are signed.
No, you're thinking of the Marauder artwork done by Michael Irvine. This is different. Last I heard from Dave and Mike is that they're scheduling a trip to St. Thomas with Steve Babcock to have Steve sign the artwork.

[Rockettman]

Just got off the phone...mine is ordered! :banana2:
Can't wait.

[Mike]

Anyone receive their's yet?

Got mine today :banana:

[TAKEDOWN]

^^^ Lucky you, I can't wait for mine! ^^^

[Embassy]

^^^ Lucky you, I can't wait for mine! ^^^

+1

I'm hoping to have mine in time to display at this weekend's car show.

[FordNut]

Ordered mine today, also was told you can order online now at FordShowParts.com

[djv5150]

How are they shipped USPS, UPS or FedEx

[Merc-O-matic]

How are they shipped USPS, UPS or FedEx


David, They ship by UPS.

Gotta Love It!:beatnik:

[djv5150]

David, They ship by UPS.

Gotta Love It!:beatnik:

Thanks Al, long time no see, hope all is well :beer:

[chapel1]

Just recieved my Certificate I am #867 of 7093:banana:

[jonroe]

Just got mine today.

I am officially #2991 of 3214 04s and #926 of 980 DTRs.

The DTR count now is 980.

Note, the only sig is Edsel Ford II.

Jon

[LeoVampire]

Assembled on 12/17/2003

2004 Mercury Marauder

# 1183 of a build of 3214

and is #379 of 1237 and manufactured in Black

[Embassy]

Checked the front porch and sure enough, mine arrived. :banana2:


Black Sunshine is #679, and was born on June 5, 2002.

[CWright]

Mine also came in a few minutes ago. 5444 of 7838 10/9/02

[jonroe]

Aha, the new total for 2003 is 7838, not 7839 so the overall total stays at 11,052.

[Marauderman]

Mine also came in a few minutes ago. 5444 of 7838 10/9/02

So did mine--YAHOO!!!--#1987 ......of the whole bunch!!

[GordonB]

Mine arrived today. here are the revised #s:
2003 DBP, Build Seq. #7500 of 7838, Color Seq. #282 of 328
2004 DTR, Build Seq. #3165 of 3214, Color Seq. #973 of 980

Did anybody notice that one of the 3 sheets that came in the packet was the VIN Decoder sheet? There should be an asterisk (*) next to the M75 - Mercury Grand Marquis because it would appear that ALL 2003 MMs have the M75 in their serial numbers along with all of the 2003 MGMs. If I am wrong, please correct me. For 2004, the MM got its own Model designation in the serial nbr as M79. I also noticed that the V in the middle of all 2003 and 2004 MMs stands for the 4.6L DOHC engine. Did others pick up on these things?

GordonB

[SMOKE]

:)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG00018_.jpg


Soooo cool....

J

[FreddieH]

Mine arrived yesterday. 7604 and 306-SB

[Brian H]

Mine showed up yesterday also. #694,now time for official no's. on the front bumper cover.

[69marquis conv]

Got mine today! I'm 597 of 3214, #226 of 997 in SB.

[SC Cheesehead]

Wifey sez mine arrived today, will open it up when I get home next Friday.

[snookey]

i received mine yesterday. I"M #761 of 997 sb

[snookey]

i received mine yesterday. I"M #2364 of a build of 3214. and is #761 of 997

[SC Cheesehead]

Couldn't wait until I got home next Friday, had the wife open up the package and give me a call with the numbers.

7,792 of 7,838

326 of 328 DBP

[Rockettman]

Assembled on 03/09/2004

2004 Mercury Marauder

# 1981 of a build of 3214

and is #670 of 1237 and manufactured in Black
:banana:

[Bluerauder]

Got mine from the UPS man today. :woohoo:

And the pics I ordered from the photoshoot at Indy Motor Speedway (IMS) came in the mail today, too. :woohoo:

[rickey1987]

I finally ordered mine today. I cant wait.

[DEFYANT]

Got Defyant Marauders birth certificate!

Officially she was built on 09/17/03. She is #482 of 3214 (<-- new total) and is #177 of 997 Silver Birch Marauders.

[bhenderson]

Thanks for your hard work in getting this done. I ordered my certificate today. Should have it next week.

[rickey1987]

Got mine today!!! Love it

[FordNut]

Got mine today!!! Love it

Mine came today too.

[Blue03]

Mine came today :) ... Updated my signature as well

[Cougar_Marauder]

Just ordered mine, it's more exciting than, whats that day comming up?, oh yeah, Christmas. Wooohoo.

[Architect]

Got it ordered... the guy I talked with in Dearborn was extremely nice and even spoke the king's english:D
It's things that FORD does like this that make me keep buying them...:beer:
Architect

[Bluerauder]

[SIZE=3]Got it ordered... the guy I talked with in Dearborn was [B]extremely nice ...
That is the definite impression that I got from him as well. He seemed like he really enjoyed doing this and even spent time chatting with me about the Marauder. In a world full of Pizz Off customer service, this experience was a very positive one. Kudos to FPG !!! :2thumbs:

[fordfrk]

Got mine yesterday

Born on 4/16/2003

# 7267 of 7838

# 146 of 417 SB

[Bluerauder]

Got mine yesterday

Born on 4/16/2003

# 7267 of 7838

# 146 of 417 SB
Wow ^^^^^ kinda talkative tonight ain't we, Jack? That's the longest post that I have ever seen you make in 4+ years. :rofl:

Now you have to go enter the information into the "Marauder Registry" thread so Charlie/Defyant can add it to the list.

[Red91LX]

That is the definite impression that I got from him as well. He seemed like he really enjoyed doing this and even spent time chatting with me about the Marauder. In a world full of Pizz Off customer service, this experience was a very positive one. Kudos to FPG !!! :2thumbs:

Absolutely agree! Got mine a few weeks ago...

[Ozark Marauder]

Just got mine this morning, 1/07/03, 6483 of 7838.

Easy to do ....no wait....

[knine]

Got mine today. 141 of 328 6772 of 7838

[Glockafella]

Checked the front porch and sure enough, mine arrived. :banana2:


Black Sunshine is #679, and was born on June 5, 2002.



They must have been putting in the overtime... Mine was #1388 born June 6, 2002...Maybe yours was one of the first made that day and mine the last made the day after...kinda neat to think about really.

[SC Cheesehead]

That is the definite impression that I got from him as well. He seemed like he really enjoyed doing this and even spent time chatting with me about the Marauder. In a world full of Pizz Off customer service, this experience was a very positive one. Kudos to FPG !!! :2thumbs:


Absolutely agree! Got mine a few weeks ago...

Yep, I spoke to the guy twice, the first time when I placed the order and the second time when I inquired about the missing production sheet. Both times very professional and friendly, wish all CS folks were like him.

[Embassy]

They must have been putting in the overtime... Mine was #1388 born June 6, 2002...Maybe yours was one of the first made that day and mine the last made the day after...kinda neat to think about really.


No kidding. 709 Marauders produced in one day?

[FordNut]

Curious, wasn't there some mention that they would also be signed by Steve Babcock?

[Bluerauder]

Curious, wasn't there some mention that they would also be signed by Steve Babcock?
You are confusing the Production Certificates with the Marauder Art Print from Michael Irvine.

The only signatures that I have ever seen mentioned in connection with the Limited Production certificates were Elena Ford and Edsel Ford. Elena was voted down in a poll by a margin of 99% to 1% as I recall.

[Hotrauder]

And here they are, Michael Irvine and Steve Babcock signing the prints yesterday...They are being shipped now. Kudos to Dave P. and the Motor City Marauders:D Dennis

http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/gallery/files/4/100_5568s.jpg

[CooLManZilla]

So is there any way to know the exact # without getting a cert?

[FordNut]

Too cheap to buy one?

[Bluerauder]

So is there any way to know the exact # without getting a cert?
Contact "RoyLPita" and he can give you a number in VIN sequence. This may or may not be the exact production sequence since vehicles were not necessarily built in VIN sequence. My numbers were slightly different.

[Black bart]

Received mine for Christmas!

[Mr. Man]

Got ours the other day and #s are as follows

Built=9/12/2003

425 of 3214 2004s

154 of 997 Silver Birch

Now off to the frame shop

[CBT]

Got mine today. 141 of 328 6772 of 7838

Got mines today:
#129 of 328 and #6724 of 7838:beer:

[DOOM]

I need to order mine!

[NATEHAWK]

Me too


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[jabird56]

Build Date: 06/21/2002
Build Sequence: #1787 of 7838
Color Sequence: #1787 of 7093 (Black)

[Mr. Man]

I need to order mine!

I can tell you right now yours is 1 of 1 in PINK for all years. :D:P

[SC Cheesehead]

I can tell you right now yours is 1 of 1 in PINK for all years. :D:P

TOTAL MM PRODUCTION (Courtesy of FoMoCo Archives Research Div.)

BLK: 8,329
SB: 1,414
DTR: 980
DBP: 328
MKP: 1

:D

[Mr. Man]

Bumping thread for another member

[tbone]

Mine moved from 54 to 67. The guy said its the lowest number he has seen so far. He also said that mine was built on the first day of production.

What was the first day of production?

[SC Cheesehead]

What was the first day of production?


Close as I can come:

June 6, 2002 the first production Mercury Marauder is sold.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59139&page=3&highlight=last+marauder#post85 0521

Lost build date was somewhere around late May - early June of 2006. IIRC correctly, is was a SB.

[kirk]

What was the first day of production?

I was told by Steve Babcock that the first day of regular production was May 7, 2002. This did not include the roughly 24 PP cars that had already been built. However, not all the info I've gotten from him has been 100% correct so don't write it down as fact until you see some documentation.

[visionmercury]

i just ordered mine , the people were very friendly and professinal, i have # 3775, he said 2-3 weeks to get it , but he told me i should most likely have it next week :)

[Cougar_Marauder]

Have mine!

Made 08/14/2002
3538 of 7838
and
3537 of 7093 in black

[tbone]

Build Date: 06/21/2002
Build Sequence: #1787 of 7838
Color Sequence: #1787 of 7093 (Black)

Great pic! I wish my car looked so new!

[Krytin]

Ordered mine today - #804 for '03.

[69428SCJ]

Born on June 27 2002, #2919 for both black and overall 03s

[Krytin]

# 805 of 7838 '03's
805 of 7093 black 03's

[Dobs]

Odered mine today at FordShowParts.com :)

[k_r_a_c_k_e_r]

Just ordered mine today.

[DOOM]

Just ordered mine today.

How did you place your order today (sunday)?
I just called and got a message saying they are only open mon - fri.
Did you order online???

[k_r_a_c_k_e_r]

How did you place your order today (sunday)?
I just called and got a message saying they are only open mon - fri.
Did you order online???

I ordered online from fordshowparts.com

[DOOM]

SWEET!!! :up:

[k_r_a_c_k_e_r]

Got mine today, only took 3 days to get to my door!.

I'm 5687, and 5686 in black

built on 10/22/02

[ParkRanger]

Gonna get 1 for the MM and 1 for the Bullitt - double barreled.
How y'all been?
PR :burnout:

[Hauser717]

Built 6/23/04
#3200 of 3214 built
#1230 of 1237 in black

[TrueBlue]

I haven't seen this posted before, but with 2003 certificate, Ford Performance provided the 2003 build numbers by interior and exterior colors.

__________Exterior:__Dark Blue Pearl__Silver Birch__Black____Total
--------------------------(DX)-----------(JP)--------(UA)
Interior:
Dark Charcoal (GW)_______ 113_________ 239______ 6,978___ 7,330
Light Flint (GC)___________ 215_________ 178________ 115____ 508

Total:___________________ 328_________ 417______ 7,093___ 7,838


Maybe someone can post the 2004 numbers supplied with their certificate.

[Bluerauder]

Maybe someone can post the 2004 numbers supplied with their certificate.

Its here >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58208&highlight=FPG%2Bcertificate

The 2004 breakdown is shown in Post #64.

[3dogknight]

Got my cert today. It came w/a VIN decoder that differentiates the Grand Marquis (M75) from the Marauder (M79). Although I am certain I own a Marauder, my VIN number includes M75. Can anyone clear up the discrepancy?

This might explain why the dealers keep asking me to bring in my Grand Marquis for service!

Greg

[Bluerauder]

This might explain why the dealers keep asking me to bring in my Grand Marquis for service!

Yes it does.

The Marauder did not have its own VIN identifier in 2003 and it shared the M75 Grand Marquis code. They fixed this in 2004 by starting the M79 series.

[SC Cheesehead]

Got my cert today. It came w/a VIN decoder that differentiates the Grand Marquis (M75) from the Marauder (M79). Although I am certain I own a Marauder, my VIN number includes M75. Can anyone clear up the discrepancy?

This might explain why the dealers keep asking me to bring in my Grand Marquis for service!

Greg

Does it say "Marauder" on the rear bumper, and does it have a 4V engine in it?

If it does, it's a Marauder.

If it doesn't, then it's a Grand Marquis

[3dogknight]

Yes it does.

The Marauder did not have its own VIN identifier in 2003 and it shared the M75 Grand Marquis code. They fixed this in 2004 by starting the M79 series.
Thanks for the info!

[fastblackmerc]

Got my cert today. It came w/a VIN decoder that differentiates the Grand Marquis (M75) from the Marauder (M79). Although I am certain I own a Marauder, my VIN number includes M75. Can anyone clear up the discrepancy?

This might explain why the dealers keep asking me to bring in my Grand Marquis for service!

Greg

I have an '04 and the dealer still refers to it as a GM.

Rest assured you have an authentic Marauder. The only way to get a certificate is to give Ford a legitimate VIN.

[SC Cheesehead]

I have an '04 and the dealer still refers to it as a GM.

Rest assured you have an authentic Marauder. The only way to get a certificate is to give Ford a legitimate VIN.

^^^^^ What he said ^^^^^

Don't take my tounge-in-cheek post earlier as a dig on you, the confusion you mentioned was quite common with the '03's, and like Jim said, to this day, some folks just figure the Marauder is nothing more than a fancy trim level for the GM. :rolleyes:

[D Rock]

Built 8/25/03
# 91 of 3214
# 17 of 997 Silver Birch

[roadhemi]

I have not posted on the site until now but I have had my '03 since January. I love it! I was wondering if there was another (free) way to determine the build number of your car? Any suggestions? Thanks guys!

[DOOM]

I have not posted on the site until now but I have had my '03 since January. I love it! I was wondering if there was another (free) way to determine the build number of your car? Any suggestions? Thanks guys!

Contact royalpita here on this site.

[jakesteel1]

Not sure if it would affect the production of the certificates, but with the line ending, it may be a good time to get one.

[fastblackmerc]

Not sure if it would affect the production of the certificates, but with the line ending, it may be a good time to get one.

Probably won't affect anything since the certificates come from Ford.

[En4cer71]

Been a while since this thread started and anyone posted. Just got my Marauder and looking to get the Birth Certificate. Is the certificate I saw someone order from FordShowParts.com the same as the Ford Performance Info Center (800) FORD-788?

[En4cer71]

Ignore.... Just ordered.

[GreekGod]

...will someone please post a readable photo of a certificate?...I didn't see one in this thread...Thanks!

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[a_d_a_m]

will someone please post a readable photo of a certificate?

From another thread I started (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68156)...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs715.snc4/63499_572754024571_39003984_33 071869_7426805_n.jpg

[GreekGod]

thanks for the photo

[Donald]

Got my cert today. I am 1907 of 7838.

[boatmangc]

How long of a wait is it from order time to delivery time?

[SC Cheesehead]

How long of a wait is it from order time to delivery time?

IIRC, around a week, maybe less.

[fastblackmerc]

Mine took about 10 days.

[boatmangc]

Coolness!
I am doing Detailfest in Stuart Fl at Autogeek.net and thought it would be a nice addition to my display.
I'll order it tomorrow.

[MarauderVOL]

Got mine on Wed. what a cool item to have.

[Chevyguy]

Woot proud owner of #552!!!

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/folingo1/2011-03-31_18-21-22_769.jpg

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/folingo1/2011-03-31_18-29-45_723.jpg

Not bad for pictures from my Droid 2, will scan em later.

[boatmangc]

Woot proud owner of #552!!!

With a number that low you are forced by law to change your screen name! :lol:

[Commodore Crap]

Being an 04 model, is that the #552 produced in 03? Or overall?

-ryan s.

[Merc-O-matic]

Being an 04 model, is that the #552 produced in 03? Or overall?

-ryan s.

It was #552 of 3214 Marauders built for 2004 model year.

[Commodore Crap]

Thats what I thought. So, for a total production number, the 552 should be added to the total amount of 03 models produced. I'm just spectulating for when my certificate arrives shortly.

-ryan s.

[drobin]

Much to my surprise, I have # 673 of 7093 in Black. Only 7 days before certificate arrived and it's already framed. Nicely done in recognizition for our limited production vehicles.

drobin

[Guittard22]

I need a car frist but looks cool to have

[Guittard22]

who do you think has number #1

[Wattman1]

With a number that low you are forced by law to change your screen name! :lol:

^^^^^^ What he said!!! ^^^^^^

[FastMerc]

who do you think has number #1
Probably FORD...

[71cyclone]

Here are pics. of what you get when you order the certs. from FPG....
Beautiful car:burnout:

[69Marauder]

You guys got me to get the Certificate (finally). Found out my Marauder was born 5/29/02 # 186 made. I bought it as soon as it was off-loaded from the truck. Recently added #240 Trilogy kit, should have done it years ago. In my opinion best car Ford ever made.

Bill White
03 Marauder w-S/C 7,700 miles
00 CVPI daily driver
92 Grand Marquis
88 Grand Marquis (Sunday car)
70 Buick Wildcat conv. (added 462 Stage I) fun car almost as fast as X-100
69 Marauder X-100 (Blue, bought new)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red, rainy day fun car)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red) fun car
64 Marauder fun car
59 Continental Town Sedan (Hess & Eisenhart) car show car

[SC Cheesehead]

You guys got me to get the Certificate (finally). Found out my Marauder was born 5/29/02 # 186 made. I bought it as soon as it was off-loaded from the truck. Recently added #240 Trilogy kit, should have done it years ago. In my opinion best car Ford ever made.

Bill White
03 Marauder w-S/C 7,700 miles
00 CVPI daily driver
92 Grand Marquis
88 Grand Marquis (Sunday car)
70 Buick Wildcat conv. (added 462 Stage I) fun car almost as fast as X-100
69 Marauder X-100 (Blue, bought new)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red, rainy day fun car)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red) fun car
64 Marauder fun car
59 Continental Town Sedan (Hess & Eisenhart) car show car

+1, if not the best, definitely in the top five!

Hey Bill, would love to see some pics of your other cars, post some up for us.

[69Marauder]

Thank you, I'd love to but I'm kinda of retarded in the use of the computer and just don't know how to post pictures. My red 69 X-100 in is somewhere in archives it was posted by one of our sisters after a Northeast brunch at Charlie Browns down in Fishkill, NY about eight or nine years ago. I'll have to get someone that has a brain to post them for me.
Thanks again for asking.

Bill

[Mr. Man]

You guys got me to get the Certificate (finally). Found out my Marauder was born 5/29/02 # 186 made. I bought it as soon as it was off-loaded from the truck. Recently added #240 Trilogy kit, should have done it years ago. In my opinion best car Ford ever made.

Hey mine was just behind yours, perhaps literally. I've got #187. :beer:

[69Marauder]

What is your vin# (if thats OK), mine is 2MEHM75V73X609241 born on 5/29/02
Just wondering if they were made consecutively and was yours delivered in New York State?

Bill

[fastblackmerc]

What is your vin# (if thats OK), mine is 2MEHM75V73X609241 born on 5/29/02
Just wondering if they were made consecutively and was yours delivered in New York State?

Bill

Not consecutively made. They cam down the same assembly line as the GM's.

The assembly line probably looked like this...... whole bunch of GM's... one Marauder... whole bunch of GM's... one Marauder.....

[69Marauder]

Thanks, thats what I thought.

Bill

[kirk]

You guys got me to get the Certificate (finally). Found out my Marauder was born 5/29/02 # 186 made. I bought it as soon as it was off-loaded from the truck. Recently added #240 Trilogy kit, should have done it years ago. In my opinion best car Ford ever made.

Bill White
03 Marauder w-S/C 7,700 miles
00 CVPI daily driver
92 Grand Marquis
88 Grand Marquis (Sunday car)
70 Buick Wildcat conv. (added 462 Stage I) fun car almost as fast as X-100
69 Marauder X-100 (Blue, bought new)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red, rainy day fun car)
69 Marauder X-100 (Red) fun car
64 Marauder fun car
59 Continental Town Sedan (Hess & Eisenhart) car show car

Excellent! Somebody on this board who's been into Marauders longer than I have.

[Mr. Man]

What is your vin# (if thats OK), mine is 2MEHM75V73X609241 born on 5/29/02
Just wondering if they were made consecutively and was yours delivered in New York State?

Bill


Not consecutively made. They cam down the same assembly line as the GM's.

The assembly line probably looked like this...... whole bunch of GM's... one Marauder... whole bunch of GM's... one Marauder.....
Looks like FBM is right. Mine is 609272. I am the second owner of this one and it was delivered to a dealer in Pennsylvania.:)

[69Marauder]

Looks like they (Ford) had 30 CV's and GM's to practice on between our Marauders.

Bill

[MMcactusflower]

I got the packet of "stuff" and display it along with some of the other things...dealer book...some material I found in other mags...when I take the DTR '04 to area car shows. Looks very cool and people always ask about all the material.

[Esilar]

As a new happy owner of a MM i ordered my certificate today. I did it online at the Ford Show Parts Marketplace (http://www.fordshowparts.com). Very easy especially for international customers. :cool:
I can't wait to get it! :banana:

[SC Cheesehead]

As a new happy owner of a MM i ordered my certificate today. I did it online at the Ford Show Parts Marketplace (http://www.fordshowparts.com). Very easy espeially for international customers. :cool:
I can't wait to get it! :banana:

Berlin?

As in Germany or as in Wisconsin?

[Ms. Denmark]

Berlin?

As in Germany or as in Wisconsin? He's from Germany.

[RF Overlord]

So is that 2 or 3 now in Germany? Coupe lists his as 1 of 2; are you the other one or a third?

[Mr. Man]

As a new happy owner of a MM i ordered my certificate today. I did it online at the Ford Show Parts Marketplace (http://www.fordshowparts.com). Very easy especially for international customers. :cool:
I can't wait to get it! :banana:


Berlin?

As in Germany or as in Wisconsin?Last time I checked Wisconsin was still part of the US of A. Silly boy:shake::P.......:D

[Esilar]

So is that 2 or 3 now in Germany? Coupe lists his as 1 of 2; are you the other one or a third?

The german Wikipedia says there are 3 MM in Germany. Mine was imported in early 2008; the last CarFax entry is from january 2008 and the first registration in Germany was in april 2008. :cool:

Edit: I just sent an email to the Federal Office for Motor Vehicles to get an actual amount of MM in Germany. It seems they are just changing the procedure to get access to the database. If i interpret it correctly then i can have free access to the statistics in july. :D

[SC Cheesehead]

He's from Germany.


Last time I checked Wisconsin was still part of the US of A. Silly boy:shake::P.......:D

Here's why I asked:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin,_Wisconsin

Ask me how I know about this place... ;)

[Mr. Man]

Here's why I asked:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin,_Wisconsin

Ask me how I know about this place... ;)
Rather presumptuous of you to think it would be Berlin Wisconsin. More likely he would be from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin,_New_Jersey :P

I'd bet there are many Berlin's in the USA.:)

[Cougar_Marauder]

I know of one Marauder in Berlin, WI ;)

[SC Cheesehead]

I know of one Marauder in Berlin, WI ;)

And I know that guy! Small world, ain't it? :D

[nh muscle]

I just found out that I am#3214 the last one made!!!!

[Bluerauder]

I just found out that I am#3214 the last one made!!!!

Silver Birch with Light Flint interior came off the assembly line at St. Thomas at exactly 10:15 PM, 25 June 2004.

Here is the announcement by STAPrap >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10953&highlight=silver

[kirk]

I just found out that I am#3214 the last one made!!!!

That's awsome! It's a keeper.

[stevesoasis]

Just ordered my certificate from ford! Im number 5678 :)

[Charged]

Just ordered mine and I am #5173

[Esilar]

How long did u had to wait for it? I ordered on 16th of june, credit card was billed on 22nd. But still nothing in my letterbox. :depress:

[CBT]

I just found out that I am#3214 the last one made!!!!
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, keep it!! :beer:

[DWSTANG67]

Finally got my certificate i guess it was a good thing i was delayed from leaving today. The funny thing is a couple years ago I think roy was doing look up by serial number and i showed as #1900, but today when i got the certificate i found out that my car is #1844.

[kirk]

Finally got my certificate i guess it was a good thing i was delayed from leaving today. The funny thing is a couple years ago I think roy was doing look up by serial number and i showed as #1900, but today when i got the certificate i found out that my car is #1844.

Cars aren't built according to serial number. So you can get 2 different numbers like that. One is the serial sequence and the other the build sequence.

[fastblackmerc]

Cars aren't built according to serial number. So you can get 2 different numbers like that. One is the serial sequence and the other the build sequence.

MM's were assembled on the same line as GM's & CV's.

[DWSTANG67]

Cars aren't built according to serial number. So you can get 2 different numbers like that. One is the serial sequence and the other the build sequence.


I know there not in sequence by serial number, but the report that said i was 1900 he used the car serial number to do a oasis report witch is not correct because ford performance group used my serial number and told me i am car #1844 So its official

[Canadasvt]

I just found out that I am#3214 the last one made!!!!

Great. Do you have any pics?

[vegasmarauder]

I thought Roy's number was the job number and FPG number is the cars that actually were built and left the factory. If there was a problem with a car (GM/CV) and it wasn't used/finished, it still kept a job # but would not be in the final production number because they would have to build another one later to replace the defective unit and it would have another new job#.

There was a reason, but I can't recall it exactly..

[rocky]

I ordered the Delux Build Sheet from shopfordgear.com today, has all the numbers and will be signed by Ms. Elena Ford. Same price but I think maybe I should have done more research I like the looks of the SVT Performance certificate thats at the beginning of this thread. Anyone ever order the one I'm taking about?

[88LTDCV351]

I ordered the Delux Build Sheet from shopfordgear.com today, has all the numbers and will be signed by Ms. Elena Ford. Same price but I think maybe I should have done more research I like the looks of the SVT Performance certificate thats at the beginning of this thread. Anyone ever order the one I'm taking about?

The build sheet looks interesting. What other information is on it? It doesn't enlarge well. I see they also do older vehicles.

[rocky]

The build sheet looks interesting. What other information is on it? It doesn't enlarge well. I see they also do older vehicles.

No it doesn't enlarge well at all, I will be sure to post pics when I get it in a few weeks. Hopefully it has all the good production numbers...


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[wb200346]

i go0t mine last week
mine is nr 531 of 7094 made in black

[whd507]

After 4 years, I finally ordered mine tonight (cert of auth). we will see. I don't see a build sheet on the site, do they still do this?

[fastblackmerc]

After 4 years, I finally ordered mine tonight (cert of auth). we will see. I don't see a build sheet on the site, do they still do this?

It comes with the certificate.

[Bluerauder]

It comes with the certificate.

I didn't get a build sheet for my car with the certificate. It just came with the 2003 MM model year trim breakout and option listing and the VIN decoder. There was no "Build Sheet" in the traditional sense with the certificate.

[ctrlraven]

I still need to order mine. Every little bit of extra funds I have or get have been going towards my new engine.

[Mebot]

I still need to order mine.

Same here. Need to order 2 for both of my cars. I have been putting this off for 7 yrs

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[michael ward]

Clubs and Events
Mercury Marauder 'Certificates of Authenticity' Now Available!

After months of working in tandem with the Motor City Marauders club, Ford Racing's Ford Performance Group of enthusiast organizations is pleased to announce that official Ford "Certificates of Authenticity" are now available for owners of all 2003 and 2004 Mercury Marauder performance sedans. These Ford VIN data Certificates include production date and number, plus original build color and location, and are stamped with Edsel Ford's signature. Also included is a complete build information breakdown for the model year. Priced at just $45, they make a great gift for any Marauder owner.

For info or to order, call the Ford Performance Info Center at 800-FORD-788! Did ford ever offer this certificates for the 03 & 04 mustang mach 1 ?? Thanks

[Ms. Denmark]

Did ford ever offer this certificates for the 03 & 04 mustang mach 1 ?? Thanks
Try www.fordshowparts.com (http://www.fordshowparts.com) and see :)

[SC Cheesehead]

Try www.fordshowparts.com (http://www.fordshowparts.com) and see :)


Good stuff, Ms. D! Gotta get one for Junior's Mach 1.

[whd507]

It finally showed up today, yeah no build sheet as I expected, but the breakdown. I need to update my signature now as its earlier than I thought before, same date however. I did notice on the breakdown that one [1] Marauder was built with the basic radio. has this car ever surfaced? being a one of one, makes it interesting.

[Bluerauder]

It finally showed up today, yeah no build sheet as I expected, but the breakdown. I need to update my signature now as its earlier than I thought before, same date however. I did notice on the breakdown that one [1] Marauder was built with the basic radio. has this car ever surfaced? being a one of one, makes it interesting.

My breakout shows that one of the Blue MMs didn't get a radio at all. The numbers don't add up. :dunno:

[Mebot]

So the question remains was there 328 blues or 327? Some interesting theories and concepts have been discussed at length on this in the past

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[whd507]

My sheet shows the one with "standard audio" was black. I thought that the basic CD Player was the only audio option besides the addition of the trunk-mounted CD Player? it shows 1400 blacks with audiophile without the trunk system, and 5,692 with the trunk system.

it also shows 328 Blues, 71 with standard audiophile, and 256 with trunk-mount player.

just seems odd...

[maraudergt]

Hi everyone....
Can you tell me how can I do to get certification of limited production of my car from Spain??????....can I do it by myself??????
Thank you so much
Sergio

[fastblackmerc]

Easy.....

Call Ford at the number listed in the first post.

[Brad33]

Same here. Need to order 2 for both of my cars. I have been putting this off for 7 yrs

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Dude. You only have one MM. Or are you talking about your old one?


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[Mebot]

Dude. You only have one MM. Or are you talking about your old one?


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Yes I wanted to get one for my old one. Never got around to ordering one. I am making a "shrine" of sorts for my old 'rauder with some old parts I removed. The certificate will be a nice touch.

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[Anthony84]

I need to hurry up and get a 'Rauder so I can get one of these certificates while they're still available! Yes, I'm a massive fanboy when it comes to a car I like...I even bought a jacket way before I've even become an owner! And refuse to wear it until I have one....lol. Still hanging in its garment bag...

[maraudergt]

Easy.....

Call Ford at the number listed in the first post.

Thank you so much

[Logizyme]

Got mine ordered. #6726 / 7838

[Guittard22]

Mine came with the car lol

[Logizyme]

So a week and a half after I ordered my certificate I got a call from south Carolina. I answered and a guy said he got my certificate, that all my info was on the inside but the outside was addressed to him. He said he ordered one for his lightning a few weeks earlier and received his a week before receiving mine. I thanked him for calling me and told him I would call him back after I contacted the Ford performance group. I called them back and told them what happened. They said they'd send another one out. A week later ups attempted to deliver it but "the sender required a signature in person" and I work days so they tried 3 times this week and I still have not received my certificate. I thought they were suppose to come USPS anyway. I guess they chose ups and required signature to make sure I get this.one, problem is now I won't...

[fastblackmerc]

So a week and a half after I ordered my certificate I got a call from south Carolina. I answered and a guy said he got my certificate, that all my info was on the inside but the outside was addressed to him. He said he ordered one for his lightning a few weeks earlier and received his a week before receiving mine. I thanked him for calling me and told him I would call him back after I contacted the Ford performance group. I called them back and told them what happened. They said they'd send another one out. A week later ups attempted to deliver it but "the sender required a signature in person" and I work days so they tried 3 times this week and I still have not received my certificate. I thought they were suppose to come USPS anyway. I guess they chose ups and required signature to make sure I get this.one, problem is now I won't...

Have the guy in S.C. send your certificate to you............

Have FPG deliver another one to a neighbor, your place of work, etc.

[Logizyme]

I found out the ups center was a short drive from work so I went and picked it up. Also I called the guy in SC and told him they were sending me another, he asked if I wanted him to send the one he got to me, I said sure if it was not too much hassle, he said he'd try but I have not seen anything yet.

[Anthony84]

I ordered mine on the 26th and haven't seen or heard a thing from anyone...weird thing is it doesn't show on my credit card either...are they still doing them I wonder?

[fastblackmerc]

I ordered mine on the 26th and haven't seen or heard a thing from anyone...weird thing is it doesn't show on my credit card either...are they still doing them I wonder?

Call them back..........

[kilm70]

I just ordered mine, can't wait to get it. The Ford rep was super friendly, Thanks for posting about this.:beer:

[champ1173]

I ordered mine on the 26th and haven't seen or heard a thing from anyone...weird thing is it doesn't show on my credit card either...are they still doing them I wonder?

I ordered mine on 12/27, and received it yesterday. What's weird, is that they haven't taken my money yet, either. I would figure that they'd take it, before they'd send it. Either way, I'm still happy I got it! It would be really nice if I didn't get charged at all. Don't tell them!!!

[Anthony84]

They ended up taking the $ from me...after it showed up. But its a very nicely printed piece now framed on my "Marauder" wall; the shrine as everyone calls it.

[jwibbity]

same here ordered back in December and haven't received yet, whats the average wait time on these??? 2 weeks??

[champ1173]

same here ordered back in December and haven't received yet, whats the average wait time on these??? 2 weeks??

Two weeks sounds about right. If you don't receive it after that, I'd just call them. Mine came UPS, so they should have a tracking # on it. It would have been nice if they sent one to your e-mail, when they actually sent it.

[champ1173]

They ended up taking the $ from me...after it showed up. But its a very nicely printed piece now framed on my "Marauder" wall; the shrine as everyone calls it.

You had to ruin my day, didn't you? I'm kidding, but for all of you people who want to get one, and wont have the money in your account for about two weeks, go ahead and order it NOW! You'll be all good, and you'll get it before the moneys out of your account. I don't have a Marauder wall, but I'm getting an a good idea of one now. My girlfriend would probably kill me if I did that! When we move later this year, I've already got her talked into letting me have a room, one room, to put all my collectible crap in. Baseball memorabilia, Redline Hot Wheels, Old School Restored Haro Freestyle bike, etc. etc.. The list goes on and on. If I like something, I want all of it!

[sflrainmaker01]

My son ordered one for me as a Christmas gift just before Thanksgiving. After waiting 3 weeks or so, he called asking where it was and they wrote the vin# down wrong and never bothered to call and have him double check the info.
So, he re-ordered it about 2 weeks ago. Still waiting....:rolleyes:

[jwibbity]

well got it in the mail yesterday. im officially 7663 of 7838 for 2003 marauders and 335 of 417 in SB that year, born on June 5, 2003 YEA!!!!!!