Mercury Capri 1992
Model Capri made in 1992 by Mercury got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 1992
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V080000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1991 to 02/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 648 | 08/04/1992 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/02/1992 | 06/25/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The air bag modules do not meet the ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures above140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the air bag modules with modules that meet specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air bags.vehicle description: passenger cars manufactured in australia. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3030100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 94242 | 11/01/1994 | 37755 | New backlight repair kit for convertible tops. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 94221 | 10/01/1994 | 37745 | New backlight repair kit available to repair convertible top backlights that have deteriorated due to uv and evironmental contamination. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| 9768 | 03/17/1997 | 51987 | Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Air bag crash sensor failed, causing warning light to flash. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/08/1997 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 07/03/1992 | ||
| Engine failed. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 2 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| Head light failed. | |||
| 1 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| Head light design does not allow for adjustment causing poor visibility on occasions. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Headlight lift motor failed. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 2 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Transmission burned out/failed twice. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/29/1996 | 07/12/1992 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| Seat belt on driver's side continuously unlatches. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 1 | 07/03/1992 | ||
| Front bumper broke when traveling on city streets during winter. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 1 | 07/03/1992 | ||
| Convertable top was torn at the rear corners where it was too tight on the frame. nlm | |||
| The convertible bacx window can't see out of the window . tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 04/07/1995 | |
| Rear view mirror came off with windshield glass still attached. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 07/03/1992 | ||
| The rear window on original top cracked and broke during cold weather. nlm | |||