Mercury Capri recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Mercury Capri from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Speed control switch may overheat or burn

    Reported August 3, 2007Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 07V3360003,600,000 vehicles affected

    The speed control deactivation switch may leak internally and overheat, smoke or burn, potentially causing an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. For passenger cars, the switch will first be disconnected as an interim repair.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    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 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.
    Notes
    FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  2. Transmission cooler line may disconnect and leak

    Reported November 5, 1993Model years 1993NHTSA campaign 93V1800003,750 vehicles affected

    The rubber tube between the transmission and cooler can disconnect and release fluid. If fluid contacts the exhaust manifold or pipe, a fire could result. Dealers will install a revised line and transmission outlet tube.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; AUTOMATIC; COOLING UNIT AND LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  3. Airbag may tear during deployment in high heat

    Reported June 2, 1992Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 92V080000648 vehicles affected

    At interior temperatures above 140 degrees, an airbag may tear and malfunction when it deploys. The airbag modules will be replaced with ones that meet specifications.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AIR BAGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA.

  4. Seat belt tongue may detach from webbing

    Reported April 29, 1992Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 92V063000306,000 vehicles affected

    Sunlight can deteriorate and displace the plastic sleeve that retains the front belt's lock bar, allowing the tongue to detach from the webbing. The belt may not fasten, increasing injury risk in a sudden stop or crash. The affected belts will be repaired regardless of vehicle age or condition.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
    Consequence
    IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  5. Transmission cooler hose may disconnect

    Reported January 8, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V0090004,200 vehicles affected

    A hose connecting the transmission to its oil cooler may disconnect, allowing fluid to reach the exhaust manifold or pipe and potentially cause a fire. A revised line and clamps will be installed to improve retention.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
    Defect
    THE RUBBER TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (IN THE RADIATOR) MAY DISCONNECT CAUSING DISCHARGE OF FLUID.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  6. Brake booster shell may crack

    Reported May 21, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V06800014,008 vehicles affected

    A thin rear shell may crack after repeated braking and cause the booster assembly to come apart, resulting in total loss of service braking. Dealers will inspect the power brake booster and replace it if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
    Defect
    BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 OR 5.0 LITER ENGINES ANDTANDEM POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE OR TAXI PACKAGE OPTION ARE NOT AFFECTED.SYSTEM: POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS.

  7. Secondary throttle shaft may stick open

    Reported October 2, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V11900085,000 vehicles affected

    The secondary throttle shaft may stick partly open, causing the vehicle to travel faster than intended and possibly crash. The carburetor throttle closure link will be replaced free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
    Defect
    THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.

  8. Shoulder belt anchor bolts may be inadequately supported

    Reported December 20, 1983Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 83V134000530,000 vehicles affected

    The material supporting the shoulder belt ring bolts may not be strong enough, and the attachment does not meet the stated safety standard. Dealers will install new attaching hardware to strengthen the mounting.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.

  9. Hood may damage throttle linkage

    Reported October 21, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V110000185 vehicles affected

    Insufficient clearance under the hood may damage the throttle linkage and prevent the throttle from returning to idle. The hood opening will be enlarged and the exposed metal painted.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
    Defect
    INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
    Remedy
    FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT HOOD, THE CUT OUT AREA BENEATH THE TURBO SCOOP WILL BE ENLARGED. NEWLY EXPOSED METAL WILL BE PAINTED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER TURBOCHARGEDENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STICKING THROTTLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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