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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |