1992 MERCURY CAPRI
1 recalls, 14 complaints - 21 TSBs
92V080000 Jun 2, 1992
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
AT HIGH AMBIENT INTERIOR VEHICLE TEMPERATURES ABOVE140 DEGREES, THE AIR BAG MAY TEAR AND MALFUNCTION UPON DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULES WITH MODULES THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Nov 29, 1999
CONVERTABLE TOP WAS TORN AT THE REAR CORNERS WHERE IT WAS TOO TIGHT ON THE FRAME. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 29, 1999
THE REAR WINDOW ON ORIGINAL TOP CRACKED AND BROKE DURING COLD WEATHER. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Nov 29, 1999
FRONT BUMPER BROKE WHEN TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS DURING WINTER. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 2, 1998
SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUOUSLY UNLATCHES.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF WITH WINDSHIELD GLASS STILL ATTACHED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 2, 1998
HEAD LIGHT FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 2, 1998
HEAD LIGHT DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ADJUSTMENT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY ON OCCASIONS.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Sep 24, 1997
Incident date: Jul 29, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE 5 -SPEED FLOOR SHIF TLEVER DROPPE DTHROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. BY LIFTING IT BACK UP AND HOLDIN GIT IN PLACE, THE GERAS STILL HAD TO BE CHANGED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 11, 1997
Incident date: Mar 8, 1997
THE OWNER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THAN THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE IGNITION SYSTEM IN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING WARNING LIGHT TO FLASH.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1996
TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT/FAILED TWICE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
HEADLIGHT LIFT MOTOR FAILED. *DSH
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Aug 24, 1995
THE CONVERTIBLE BACX WINDOW CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW . TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
21 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
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
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
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
94242
Nov 1, 1994
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NEW BACKLIGHT REPAIR KIT FOR CONVERTIBLE TOPS. *TW
94221
Oct 1, 1994
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NEW BACKLIGHT REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR CONVERTIBLE TOP BACKLIGHTS THAT HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO UV AND EVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. *TW
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 (current) | 1 | 14 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 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 |