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  Safety Recalls of Mercury Capri Vehicles

There have been 26 safety recalls for the Mercury Capri. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercury Capri.

NHTSA Recall #: 93V180000; Nov. 5, 1993

The discharged fluid could contact the exhaust manifoldor the exhaust pipe, resulting in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Mercury Capri
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Recall Summary: The transmission fluid rubber tube connecting the transmission to the transmission oil cooler located in the radiator can become disconnected from the transmission, resulting in discharge of transmission fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 92V080000; Jun. 2, 1992

At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures above140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Capri
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: The air bag modules do not meet the Ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 92V063000; Apr. 29, 1992

If the tongue detaches from the safety belt webbing, thesafety belt would not attach to itself, resulting in increased risk of injuryto the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Mustang, 1985 Ford Mustang, 1984 Mercury Capri, 1985 Mercury Capri
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V009000; Jan. 8, 1991

Discharged transmission fluid may strike the exhaustmanifold or the exhaust pipe and result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mercury Capri
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Recall Summary: The rubber tube that connects the transmission to the transmission oil cooler (in the radiator) may disconnect causing discharge of fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V068000; May. 21, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Ford LTD, 1985 Ford Mustang, 1985 Mercury Capri, 1985 Mercury Marquis
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Summary: Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercury Capri Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 3, 2007   Vehicle Speed Control 3,600,000
Nov. 5, 1993   Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 3,750
Jun. 2, 1992   Air Bag 648
Apr. 29, 1992   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 306,000
Jan. 8, 1991   Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 4,200
May. 21, 1985   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 14,008
Oct. 2, 1984   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 85,000
Dec. 20, 1983   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 530,000
Oct. 21, 1983   Structure:body:hood 185
Sep. 8, 1981   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 6,500
Dec. 20, 1979   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 152,000
Dec. 20, 1979   Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly 273,000
Sep. 18, 1979   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 92,200
Jul. 3, 1979   Equipment:air Conditioner 10,000
May. 15, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 82,000
Apr. 5, 1979   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2,700
Feb. 22, 1979   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 16,000
Oct. 4, 1978   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 6,750
Aug. 24, 1978   Steering:column 59
Aug. 15, 1978   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 187,000
Jul. 2, 1976   Equipment:air Conditioner 2,380
Jan. 26, 1976   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 73,739
May. 19, 1975   Equipment:other:labels 10,941
May. 19, 1975   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 44,890
Dec. 20, 1973   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 13,768
Oct. 20, 1971   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 15,607


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercury Capri Model Years

Model# Recalls
1994 Mercury Capri 1
1993 Mercury Capri 1
1992 Mercury Capri 1
1991 Mercury Capri 2
1985 Mercury Capri 2
1984 Mercury Capri 3
1983 Mercury Capri 1
1981 Mercury Capri 1
1979 Mercury Capri 5
1977 Mercury Capri 1
1976 Mercury Capri 2
1975 Mercury Capri 2
1974 Mercury Capri 6
1973 Mercury Capri 3
1972 Mercury Capri 5
1971 Mercury Capri 6