1992 Mercury Capri Problems: 7 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1992 Mercury Capri problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Body
2
Lights
2
Transmission
2
Visibility
2
Airbags
1

Problems by type

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Body
2
Lights
2
Transmission
2
Visibility
2
Airbags
1
Electrical
1
Engine
1
Seat belts
1

Recalls 1

Air bagsReported June 2, 1992 · 648 vehicles affected

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

See all 1 recalls for the 1992 Mercury Capri

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Mercury Capri 21

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts
Jan 10, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
Sep 20, 1999 Service bulletinInformation on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
May 3, 1999 Service bulletinFord motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
Dec 7, 1998 Service bulletinFord motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
Apr 27, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a new transmission fluid usage chart
Apr 13, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
Mar 18, 1998 Service bulletinRecommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
Mar 18, 1998 Service bulletinThe use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable

See all 21 bulletins for the 1992 Mercury Capri

What 1992 Mercury Capri owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Lights, Seat belts · MO

Seat belt on driver's side continuously unlatches.

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Body, Engine · IL

Convertable top was torn at the rear corners where it was too tight on the frame. Nlm

Filed Sep 24, 1997 · Transmission · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 11, 1997 · Electrical · FL · fire

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.

Filed Sep 10, 1996 · Airbags, Transmission · KY

Air bag crash sensor failed, causing warning light to flash.

Filed Aug 24, 1995 · Body · KS

The convertible bacx window can't see out of the window . Tt

Filed Aug 14, 1995 · Lights · TX

Headlight lift motor failed.

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Questions about the 1992 Mercury Capri

Is the 1992 Mercury Capri reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Capri, close to a typical Capri model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Mercury Capri?

Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is lights (2).

How many recalls does the 1992 Mercury Capri have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

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1992 Mercury Capri problems