Mercury Capri recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Mercury Capri, covering 3,608,598 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Mercury Capri recalls by model year
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Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- The transmission fluid rubber tube connecting the transmission to the transmission oil cooler located in the radiator can become disconnected from the transmission, resulting in discharge of transmission fluid.
- Risk
- The discharged fluid could contact the exhaust manifoldor the exhaust pipe, resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised line and transmission outlet tube.
Recall number 93V180000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the Mercury Capri recalls
How do I check if my Mercury Capri has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Mercury Capri have?
4, covering vehicle speed control, power train and air bags.
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