Merkur Scorpio 1989

Model Scorpio made in 1989 by Merkur got 1 consumer complain as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.9l engine.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.9L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/1919/30/23Regular$ 7505880922
( 2.9L) 6Manual, 5 gearsRWD17/23/1919/29/23Regular$ 7505890213

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
956203/01/19953130201Unknown11/01/1995
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/02/1995
 Gas line disconnected, spewed raw gasoline on floor under engine; caused large explosion and fire; vehicle parked in garage. tt