1994 MERCURY CAPRI
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 25 TSBs
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Oct 20, 2007
FRED MARTIN FORD 4701 MAHONING AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO (330) 793-2444 REFUSED TO COMPLETE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL ON MY 1994 MERCURY CAPRI. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO THE RECALL BUT DID WORK ON THE FIRST PART OF THE RECALL (DISCONNECTING THE SWITCH) BUT REFUSE TO REPLACE THE PAR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Oct 5, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
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, 1994 MERCURY CAPRI
25 manufacturer communications from 24 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 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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
UNKNOWN
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
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 (current) | 1 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 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 |