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    More Parts Availability Problems

    Well, I FINALLY received both headlights that I bought online. Took them to the Ford dealer to get put on the car. I was expecting that everything would be finished and the lights would just have to go in. Wrong.
    They haven't touched the car. They claim that some of the body parts aren't available. This is all plastic or fiberglass stuff surrounding the grill. These are the part numbers that they say cant be found:
    3W3Z17F798AA Right energy absorber
    3W3Z17F799AA Left energy absorber
    3W3Z17757AA A/M Impact Bar
    3W3Z17A385AAA License plate bracket
    3W3Z8190AA A/M front panel
    4W3Z8200AAA A/M Grille Marauder Ebony

    At least the bumper itself is OK.
    Any leads on finding this stuff?
    Zack, I told her to save the old headlights for me. Hopefully they will remember.
    Thanks again, guys.
    2003 MM 300A
    Born June 18, 2002
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    First Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 81,000 miles
    Second Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 101,000 miles
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    Reinhart Exhaust with 18" Magnaflows
    Silencer Removed
    Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades
    Bob White Red Bumper Inserts
    Lone Star Beer in cup holder
    Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
    license plate bracket
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    God and the soldier we adore, In times of danger, not before.
    The danger gone, the trouble righted, God's forgotten, the soldier slighted.

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    Cynicism is the smoke rising from the ashes of burned out dreams.

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    Would you have better results at a body shop?
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    can use crown vic energy absorbers if you mean the impact strips behind bumper cover, just have to trim it. no oem marauder grille avail. discontinued, must use aftermarket, ebay has them, if header panel crunched, can use 03-05 grand marquis, try car-part.com. i dont see why 03-05 grand marquis body parts are not interchangeable .

    Most marauder specific parts are obsolete and discontinued, cars being parted out may help. check parts for sale section
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    Hate to say it, but it’s sounding more and more like I need to get rid of this car. It’s only going to get harder to find parts in the future.
    2003 MM 300A
    Born June 18, 2002
    Adopted Christmas Eve, 2002
    First Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 81,000 miles
    Second Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 101,000 miles
    Ford Racing 4.10's
    Reinhart/XCal2 Custom Tune
    Reinhart Underdrive Pulleys
    K&N Conical Air Filter
    Reinhart Exhaust with 18" Magnaflows
    Silencer Removed
    Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades
    Bob White Red Bumper Inserts
    Lone Star Beer in cup holder
    Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
    license plate bracket
    ****************************** *********

    God and the soldier we adore, In times of danger, not before.
    The danger gone, the trouble righted, God's forgotten, the soldier slighted.

    ****************************** *********

    Cynicism is the smoke rising from the ashes of burned out dreams.

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    I had similar issues. Found some parts through CertiFit.

    http://www.certifit.com/index.html

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    Thanks for the tips. I found two of the parts at a local Certifit outlet, and the grill on eBay. Now I have to see if the Ford dealer will source those items from sources that they might not normally get them from.
    2003 MM 300A
    Born June 18, 2002
    Adopted Christmas Eve, 2002
    First Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 81,000 miles
    Second Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 101,000 miles
    Ford Racing 4.10's
    Reinhart/XCal2 Custom Tune
    Reinhart Underdrive Pulleys
    K&N Conical Air Filter
    Reinhart Exhaust with 18" Magnaflows
    Silencer Removed
    Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades
    Bob White Red Bumper Inserts
    Lone Star Beer in cup holder
    Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
    license plate bracket
    ****************************** *********

    God and the soldier we adore, In times of danger, not before.
    The danger gone, the trouble righted, God's forgotten, the soldier slighted.

    ****************************** *********

    Cynicism is the smoke rising from the ashes of burned out dreams.

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    try those part numbers thru tascaparts.com, they are a huge ford dealer in Rhode Island, they dont always update their site meaning it might say available but you get email saying it is not.
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
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    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
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    every single one of those items are available one way or the other, either aftermarket or by being creative. You can get the header panel from certi-fit too. The license plate bracket can be from a crown vic etc. - it looks the same from the front just a little bit different curvature but most work fine - they have been obsolete for a long time. Maybe a member here may still have one if they live in a state without front plates. And look at this recent thread to learn what to do for the front bumper

    https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...=106411&page=2
    Steven

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    aftermarket header panels fit poor, better finding used grand marquis 03-05 header panel
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
    Rex "SC Cheesehead"

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    4W3Z8200AAA A/M Grille Marauder Ebony

    when did our cars come in ebony? sounds like a lazy uninformed and educated shop to me. remember just because its a dealer doesnt mean anything anymore except double the price. I just dropped 2500 to get my front and rear bumpers fixed and resprayed they had holes in them and cracks was I shocked no why because our cars are limited production to start with and second its been so long since they were made I didnt expect there to be anything left in the nos parts bin. If you own a marauder you got to understand its getting older every year and as such you will have to work and love them 2 times as much as another car.

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    Now the latest. Repairs to cost $3,000-4,000. All minor body work. Insurance company wants to total car. Now the fight begins.
    2003 MM 300A
    Born June 18, 2002
    Adopted Christmas Eve, 2002
    First Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 81,000 miles
    Second Factory Rebuilt Ford P.O.S. Engine at 101,000 miles
    Ford Racing 4.10's
    Reinhart/XCal2 Custom Tune
    Reinhart Underdrive Pulleys
    K&N Conical Air Filter
    Reinhart Exhaust with 18" Magnaflows
    Silencer Removed
    Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades
    Bob White Red Bumper Inserts
    Lone Star Beer in cup holder
    Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
    license plate bracket
    ****************************** *********

    God and the soldier we adore, In times of danger, not before.
    The danger gone, the trouble righted, God's forgotten, the soldier slighted.

    ****************************** *********

    Cynicism is the smoke rising from the ashes of burned out dreams.

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    Insurance generally wants to totals cars,when repair value exceeds 60 to 70% of value. Go online and see wbat similiar mileage, condition cars are listed for. Dont settle on their first offer either if they wont repair. Another option is to see what tbey will pay and pay difference yourself.
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
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    I’ll take the lights!!

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    RubberCtyRauder - Insurance generally wants to totals cars,when repair value exceeds 60 to 70% of value. ...
    Recent experience with AAA - ~$7,000 for collision repair - LH front fender, headlight, corner light + wiring(s), tire, hood, bumper, header panel, grille, windshield, various sundry associated parts. Had full coverage and vehicle (2003 Crown Victoria LX Sport, 130,000 miles) was repaired with no deductible. *Wasn't at fault.
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    there are exceptions, 95% of time it will be totalled when costs exceed the percentages i listed. i have an insider, 30 years of auto insurance representing various companies
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

    R.I.P.
    Rex "SC Cheesehead"

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