Sticky: Difference between a 2003 300A and a 300B

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Was the in dash clock an option on the 04'?

No, it was not an option.

[CWright]

Thanks, I was wondering due to seeing a Florida Highway Patrol MM with an in dash clock and all theirs are suppose to be 04's. Must have had an 03 mixed in the bunch. Appreciate the info.

[Vortech347]

I'll also note on my 04' you can see the VIN number on all the side window glass. My 03' did not have this.

[Blackened300a]

I'll also note on my 04' you can see the VIN number on all the side window glass. My 03' did not have this.

Thats Vin etching it can be done by the dealer or your local police department.

[Peter]

I have a real oddball:
Auto release fuel door
In-dash Clock
Map pockets in the front seats
Auto Release Parking brake
Windshield tint
Hood light
Single engine knock sensor
Black Valve covers
2400 Stall convertor
6 CD changer
Trunk orgainzer
Traction control
Mini Spare
Dot Matrix on upper portion of windshield

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2400 Stall convertor

Blackened300a, can you remove the information about the stall from your list of differences as Darrin, Zack, and Steve B. have all said they're the same regardless of year. Also, Steve B. recalled the stall speed being higher and since we do not know the actual stall speed, it's probably best not to speculate. See here and here. Thanks!

[GreekGod]

Blackened300a, can you remove the information about the stall from your list of differences as Darrin, Zack, and Steve B. have all said they're the same regardless of year. Also, Steve B. recalled the stall speed being higher and since we do not know the actual stall speed, it's probably best not to speculate. See here and here. Thanks!

Stall speed should be spec'd in the shop manual. I will dig mine out and see.

[GreekGod]

The 2003 shop manual, page 307-01-77 Stall Speed Chart specs the Marauder stall speed range from 2555 to 3011 rpm, in R (D) 2, & 1.

For comparison, the 4.6 2V is 2094-2440, and the 4.6 Police Special is 2319-2750.

Take your pick, or try out your car to see what you get.

[HotRodMercury]

Would the owner of a 2004 300A please come forward.

The full size spare was replaced for a mini spare when Traction control was offered. Thats covered in my original post

I have a 04, but how would I know if its a 300A, god knows what that
means?...

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The 2003 shop manual, page 307-01-77 Stall Speed Chart specs the Marauder stall speed range from 2555 to 3011 rpm, in R (D) 2, & 1.

For comparison, the 4.6 2V is 2094-2440, and the 4.6 Police Special is 2319-2750.

Thanks, GreekGod!

[SC Cheesehead]

I have a 04, but how would I know if its a 300A, god knows what that
means?...

Search the earlier posts in this thread to get the answer to what's different between 300a's and b's; applies to '03 models only.

All '04s are 300a designation.

[Black_Noise]

here is the window tint on a 300a with the small patch of dot matrix above the R/V mirror



and the long console, Im assuming this is 300 A and B without sunroof

[whd507]

I noticed at MV6 that 300As have dark defroster grids on the back windows, and 300Bs and 04s have red or orange grids.

[HotRodMercury]

I Have no console just the info thingy?.

[bigmerc2003]

I have the '03 300A (have a dealer invoice from mercury) with the map pockets, fuel door realease inside the car, heated mirrors, full size spare, 6 disc changer, clock in the dash, black valve covers, tinted upper windshield and dot matrix area around the mirror, full overhad counsel and the cargo net organizer for the trunk