1985 MERCURY CAPRI
3 recalls, 4 complaints - 3 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
92V063000 Apr 29, 1992
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
85V068000 May 21, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 14, 2006
Incident date: May 3, 2003
GARAGE / HOUSE FIRE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH IN 1985 MERCURY CAPRI ASC MCLAREN. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Mar 6, 1996
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY CAPRI
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93035
Opened: Apr 8, 1993 , Closed: Aug 19, 1993
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP84003
Opened: Oct 13, 1983 , Closed: Apr 24, 1984
REAR BRAKES
REAR BRAKES
DP77004
Opened: Oct 3, 1976 , Closed: Feb 10, 1977
BROKEN SWAY BAR
BROKEN SWAY BAR
MERCURY CAPRI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY CAPRI across all model years (1971, 1994).
56
Total Recalls
60
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCURY CAPRI - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 3 | 4 | |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | View |