Mercury Capri 1993
Model Capri made in 1993 by Mercury got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1993
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 | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
93V180000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 3750 | 12/17/1993 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/05/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The discharged fluid could contact the exhaust manifoldor the exhaust pipe, resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |||||
982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
07/06/2004 | 260660 | 1 | |
Fuel & oil lines cause engine failure and smokes white and black exhaust. fuel pump replaced 3 times. *tr | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
07/06/2004 | 260660 | 1 | |
Fuel & oil lines cause engine failure and smokes white and black exhaust. fuel pump replaced 3 times. *tr | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
Transmission failure. | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
Transmission failure. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
02/25/2004 | 145000 | 2 | |
1993 mercury capri's convertable top handles broke off making the top unusable. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
07/16/1996 | |||
Vehicle is missing front and rear stabilizer bar, which according to dealer's brochure, is supposed to be a standard item. *ak |