Merkur Xr4ti 1986

Model Xr4ti made in 1986 by Merkur got 12 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. The car has one 2.3l engine.

Xr4ti year 1986

Model
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1986

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 2.3L)	4	Automatic, 3 gears	RWD	18/22/20	20/28/23	Regular	$ 938	4	850827
( 2.3L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	19/24/21	21/31/24	Regular	$ 892	4	850829

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	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
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0015	01/10/2000	612203	Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs	06/06/2000
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
9562	03/01/1995	39900	Roughness concern during brake application. *tw	11/01/1995
9562	03/01/1995	3130101	Unknown	11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
06/01/1990		1
	Battery leaked, eating through firewall. *tw
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
01/15/1990		1	06/01/1986
	I understand an ignition module is supposed to last the lifetime of a car. mine failed at about 44,000 miles, if i'm not mistaken. fortunately no one was hurt; the car stalled as we were pulling out of a parking lot. still there clearly is a problem, and you need to address it.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
04/01/1998		2	03/01/1998
	This switch assembly is misdesigned. it will not remain functional even under light use and results in a hazardous condition.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
10/14/1993		1
	Thermostat, gaskets and hose clamps replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/02/1995		2
	Engine fire, ohio state police report. *tw
09/27/1993		1
	Cooling fan inoperable, sending unit failed. *tw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
04/18/1997		2
	While driving exhaust manifold cracked and let fumes into vehicle, consumer replaced manifold, and it cracked again. this was owner's third merkur, and on each ones exhaust manifold cracked. also, vehicle had a/c lines run directly over turbo, and excessive heat caused a/c line to burst, releasing r12 freon in the environment. this has happened to everyone as well. consumer felt it was poor design by manufacturer. *ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
04/18/1997		2
	While driving exhaust manifold cracked and let fumes into vehicle, consumer replaced manifold, and it cracked again. this was owner's third merkur, and on each ones exhaust manifold cracked. also, vehicle had a/c lines run directly over turbo, and excessive heat caused a/c line to burst, releasing r12 freon in the environment. this has happened to everyone as well. consumer felt it was poor design by manufacturer. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH

	The turn signals and hazards stop working because of a problem with the hadzard switch which is connected to the turn signal switch. as such there are no hazards or turn dignals. i have replaced this once and the hazards switch is going on this too. i have a spare part but on that only the turn signal switch works. this is very dangerous because at night or on the highway if i broke down no one could see me. this happened once. luckily a cop stopped and put out flares for me. this brings me to my next complete. the gas tank has a problem and that the gas gauge is defective. this was the reason why i broke down, no gas, but the gauge read full.
02/15/1991		3
	I own or have owned 5 different xr4ti's. all were bought used, but some were less than 3 years old. in all cases, the hazard light switch has failed. its basic design is prone to failure because the plastic gets brittle and even has a burned look to it. ford should either recall, or offer replacement at a reasonable price.
06/12/1990		2	02/01/1987
	The hazard warning light switch is integral to the turn signal/high beam light switch assembly. disintegration of the internals of the hazard switch (which is used very rarely) has required the replacement of the entire assembly on two occassions in the 11 years i have owned the vehicle. failure of this switch poses a potential danger in the event of an emergency night-time stop on the highway.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

	The turn signals and hazards stop working because of a problem with the hadzard switch which is connected to the turn signal switch. as such there are no hazards or turn dignals. i have replaced this once and the hazards switch is going on this too. i have a spare part but on that only the turn signal switch works. this is very dangerous because at night or on the highway if i broke down no one could see me. this happened once. luckily a cop stopped and put out flares for me. this brings me to my next complete. the gas tank has a problem and that the gas gauge is defective. this was the reason why i broke down, no gas, but the gauge read full.