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

    This topic has been asked a million times, I shall break this down and hopefully this will be the "go to" thread on this question that arises quite often.

    300A's were the first issue of Marauders they were all black and had the following equipment...

    Auto release fuel door
    In-dash Clock
    Map pockets in the front seats
    Full size spare
    Auto Release Parking brake
    Windshield tint
    Hood light
    4R70W Transmission
    Single engine knock sensor
    Black Valve covers
    2400 Stall convertor


    Only options for the early 300A's were a trunk organizer, rear spoiler, and a 6 Disc CD changer.

    300B's came out mid year and were offered in black, silver and dark blue pearl. They had less features then the 300A so they are considered "Decontented"

    Differences on the 300B are...

    Heated seats
    Traction control
    Manual fuel door
    Mini Spare
    Dot Matrix on upper portion of windshield
    No map pockets
    Clock in radio
    No Hood Light

    Options for the 2003 300B's and all 2004 Marauders were a 6 Disc CD changer, rear spoiler, sunroof, and trunk organizer.

    Some mid production year Marauders have been found to have a little bit of the 300A and 300B features combined.

    2004 Marauders were offered in black, silver, and dark torador red which replaced dark blue pearl. New additions for the 2004 were the 4R75W transmission with stronger internals and torque convertor with most likely the same stall speed of the 2003. The Black valve covers were dropped and plain aluminum were used instead. The 04 was also given dual knock sensors.
    2004's were offered in 300A but all features were those of a 300B.
    Last edited by Blackened300a; 03-23-2008 at 10:19 AM. Reason: Corrections...Convertor controversy!

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    4r75w-'04?

    I thought the 4R75W was an '04 change?
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    You forgot to mention that the 300A is faster.
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    You may be correct but 04 model years sold in 03 so I have no idea when the tranny swap came in.
    If they changed over all that stuff mid year, I dont see why they wouldn't have put the different tranny in as well.

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    Hey you gota let new members start asking questions sometime

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    being the newbie amongst y'all this brings up another question sure to bring up some controvery.
    What's the difference between the 4R70W tranny and the 4R75W tranny besides the difference in stall converters. Which is better to beef up, which holds up under the pounding of a S/C motor blah blah blah....

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreekGod View Post
    I thought the 4R75W was an '04 change?
    That is correct


    All 300A's are Black
    Most 300B's have an underhood light.
    The 2004 has Aluminum colored valve covers.
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    The Dual knock sensors and the stall I believe were 04 only. Also 03 had the fading down tint on the top of the winshield and B's had a dot matrix.
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    All 2004 Marauders are 300A.... alphabet models start over each model year... and all 2004s have M79 in the VIN distinguishing them from the Grand Marquis.. M75... unlike 2003 when they were all M75..... RAM

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    Don't forget the park brake automatic release when drive is engaged... I believe that went away in the 2003 300A/B transition...along with the non polished wheel and full size spare tire,..... all Canadian Marauders had traction control... and were in 2003... all 300B RAM

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclopsram View Post
    All 2004 Marauders are 300A.... alphabet models start over each model year
    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

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    Blackened...

    Keep accepting input and editing your original post.

    When the information is complete, accurate, and agreed upon by the masses that really know, it will be a valuable tool to to direct newbies toward.

    It would make a great sticky.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CRUZTAKER View Post
    Blackened...

    Keep accepting input and editing your original post.

    When the information is complete, accurate, and agreed upon by the masses that really know, it will be a valuable tool to to direct newbies toward.

    It would make a great sticky.
    Thank you and I plan too

    2003
    MERCURY MARAUDER 300A

    Build Date
    5/31/02
    Sequence#
    #363 of 7839 Black Marauders
    Dyno tested power
    450 RWHP & 405 RWTQ on 93 octane
    Best 1/4 mile time to date
    12.456@109mph
    Visit my Garage
    Blackened300a's Garage



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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackened300a View Post
    This topic has been asked a million times, Since nobody likes using the search button I shall break this down and hopefully this will be the "go to" thread on this question that arises every month.

    300A's were the first issue of Marauders they were all black and had the following equipment

    Auto release fuel door
    In-dash Clock
    Map pockets in the front seats
    Full size spare
    Windsheild tint
    Hood light
    4R70W Transmission
    Single engine knock sensor
    Black Valve covers
    2400 Stall convertor


    Only options for the early 300A's were a trunk organizer and a 6 Disc CD changer.

    300B's came out mid year and were offered in Black, Silver and Blue. They had less features then the 300A so they are considered "Decontented"
    Differences on the 300B are...

    Heated seats
    Traction control
    Manual fuel door
    Mini Spare
    Dot Matrix on upper portion of windshield
    Aluminum Valve covers
    No map pockets
    Clock in radio
    No Hood Light
    Dual Engine Knock Sensors
    2700 Stall convertor

    Options were 6 Disc CD changer, Rear Spoiler, Sunroof, and Trunk organizer

    Some Marauders have been found to have a little bit of the 300A and 300B features combined.
    All 2004 Marauders are 300B's and offered in Black, Silver, DTR which replaced Blue and the addition of the 4R75W transmission

    I may have forgotten something so feel free to chime in.
    Maybe we can save useless threads about questions we answered a million times over.
    My 300B has the underhood light, and a single knock sensor, I saw it while installing the blower. Black valve covers as well. The rest of your list I have as stated. Good job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetair View Post
    My 300B has the underhood light, and a single knock sensor, I saw it while installing the blower. Black valve covers as well. The rest of your list I have as stated. Good job.
    There has even been 300A's with heated seats such as I believe bigdogjims. Thats why I added that there are some Marauders with 300A and 300B features combined

    Keep the info coming and Ill edit it to perfection. Im just going from what I have remembered reading off the top of my head.

    2003
    MERCURY MARAUDER 300A

    Build Date
    5/31/02
    Sequence#
    #363 of 7839 Black Marauders
    Dyno tested power
    450 RWHP & 405 RWTQ on 93 octane
    Best 1/4 mile time to date
    12.456@109mph
    Visit my Garage
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