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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
93V180000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1992 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)375012/17/1993MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/05/199311/16/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe discharged fluid could contact the exhaust manifoldor the exhaust pipe, resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a revised line and transmission outlet tube.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
98201010/12/1998603695Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc03/02/1999
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
985A1203/18/1998601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt06/29/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
9622510/21/199650944Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
956203/01/19953030100Unknown11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
9424211/01/199437755New backlight repair kit for convertible tops. *tw01/06/1995
9422110/01/199437745New backlight repair kit available to repair convertible top backlights that have deteriorated due to uv and evironmental contamination. *tw01/06/1995
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
976803/17/199751987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd07/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
07/06/20042606601
 Fuel & oil lines cause engine failure and smokes white and black exhaust. fuel pump replaced 3 times. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/06/20042606601
 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
02/25/20041450002
 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