Driving, then coming to a stop or slowing down, when suddenly the engine stops running, and will not re-start. At first it restarted after about 4 hours. Next when it had happened it did not restart until overnight rest. The it started right up and ran for several days when the same thing had happened again. This started the summer of 2007, about a month after the four year extended warranty from the reselling dealer expired. Changed out the "ignition control module," napa replacement part #tp175. But after a couple weeks the same problem started to happen again. Engine will not shut off while idling for hours at a time. Only when driven and come to a stop, always restarts hours later!
The worst 1991 Mercury Capri problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine6
- Transmission6
- Airbags5
- Body4
- Electrical4
Problems by type
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- Engine6
- Transmission6
- Airbags5
- Body4
- Electrical4
- Visibility3
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Seats1
Recalls 2
Air bags
- What is wrong
- The air bag modules do not meet the ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V080000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- The rubber tube that connects the transmission to the transmission oil cooler (in the radiator) may disconnect causing discharge of fluid.
- Risk
- Discharged transmission fluid may strike the exhaustmanifold or the exhaust pipe and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Install revised line and clamps to improve line retention to the transmission.
Recall number 91V009000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93035
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mercury Capri 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
What 1991 Mercury Capri owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle collided head-on with a pole traveling approximately 60mph. Consumer states that driver's front air bag "exploded", cracking the front windshield, and causing injury to driver's head, chin, and neck.
I have taken car off road. Two ford dealers and two independent service providers have told me unless it stalls while they have it they can not fix it- it is a sensor or something which doesn't show on the computer code self check scan. The car is worthless as I never know when it will stall and for how long I will sit and wait until it starts again.
Consumer's son drove and was involved in a head-on collision, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer was slightly injured.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While vehicle was in for service dealer noticed a rip in convertible top. Consumer stated there was a small rip in left back corner of convertible top.
Consumer had 4 transmissions replaced since 1996. Cause of premature failure is unknown. Also, airbag light stays on.
Crankshaft twists the crank key causing major engine damage.
The pulley end of crankshaft broke off on the inside lane of the south bound side of ih 35 at moore, ok. The end of the shaft and the pulley spun across the north bound side of I-35 between cars. No one was injured as the cars were able to avoid hitting the spinning disc. However, this could have cause a deadly crash on a major highway. Very few models of the car were sold in the us. Therefore parts are not readily available. I have not repaired the auto and am considering salvaging it out so that no one gets hurt with it.
Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed by mechanic no parts available for neutral safety switch. The part was discontinued by manufacturer. The switch is used to put vehicle in either park, neutral or drive.
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Questions about the 1991 Mercury Capri
Is the 1991 Mercury Capri reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Capri, 4.3 times a typical Capri model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mercury Capri?
Engine and cooling, with 6 complaints. Next is transmission (6).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mercury Capri have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and power train.
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