Mercury Capri second generation

Mercury Capri second generation
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The Mercury Capri second generation (1984–1986): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the United States.

Model codes: Fox · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Wheelbase–2,553 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,350–2,379 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3 complaints for model years 1985–1985. 3 fires

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 19 versions of the Mercury Capri second generation

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United States 19 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1986(FFS) CA model, SIL · (FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)3.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986(FFS)5.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model3.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985SIL5.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol4-speed manual–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model3.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19845.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984CA model5.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.