Mercury Capri 1994

Model Capri made in 1994 by Mercury got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07V336000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/11/1993 to 07/13/1994V (Vehicle)360000008/13/2007ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/03/200708/03/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFord 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.

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
9913906/28/1999606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt08/26/1999
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 - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
9422110/01/199437745New backlight repair kit available to repair convertible top backlights that have deteriorated due to uv and evironmental contamination. *tw01/06/1995
9424211/01/199437755New backlight repair kit for convertible tops. *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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/05/1997110/01/1996
 Vehicle fire.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/20/20071
 Fred martin ford 4701 mahoning ave youngstown, ohio (330) 793-2444 refused to complete safety recall for the speed control on my 1994 mercury capri. they say they are not qualified to do the recall but did work on the first part of the recall (disconnecting the switch) but refuse to replace the part specified in the recall. i called today (july23rd) and was told we don't work on mercury vehicles after they had already worked on it. *tr
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
04/01/19941
 Driver can not see out of rear window. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
OHYOUNGSTOWNFRED MARTIN FORD(330) 793-2444