1991 Mercury Capri
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Mercury Capri. Newest first.
The air bag modules do not meet the ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
Risk and remedy
Risk
At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures above140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment.
Remedy
Replace the air bag modules with modules that meet specifications.
The rubber tube that connects the transmission to the transmission oil cooler (in the radiator) may disconnect causing discharge of fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Discharged transmission fluid may strike the exhaustmanifold or the exhaust pipe and result in a fire.
Remedy
Install revised line and clamps to improve line retention to the transmission.
Owner complaints
30 complaints3 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Driving, then coming to a stop or slowing down, when suddenly the engine stops running, and will not re-start. At first it restarted after about 4 hours. Next when it had happened it did not restart until overnight rest. The it started right up and ran for several days when the same thing had…
Driving, then coming to a stop or slowing down, when suddenly the engine stops running, and will not re-start. At first it restarted after about 4 hours. Next when it had happened it did not restart until overnight rest. The it started right up and ran for several days when the same thing had happened again. This started the summer of 2007, about a month after the four year extended warranty from the reselling dealer expired. Changed out the "ignition control module," napa replacement part #tp175. But after a couple weeks the same problem started to happen again. engine will not shut off while idling for hours at a time. Only when driven and come to a stop, always restarts hours later! *tr
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Vehicle collided head-on with a pole traveling approximately 60mph. consumer states that driver's front air bag "exploded", cracking the front windshield, and causing injury to driver's head, chin, and neck.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I have taken car off road. Two ford dealers and two independent service providers have told me unless it stalls while they have it they can not fix it- it IS a sensor or something which doesn't show on the computer code self check scan. The car IS worthless as I never know when it will stall and for how long I will sit and wait until it starts again.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's son drove and was involved in a head-on collision, and air bags did not deploy. consumer was slightly injured. *Ak
- Seats
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
While vehicle was in for service dealer noticed a rip in convertible top. consumer stated there was a small rip in left back corner of convertible top. *Ak
- Air bags · Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer had 4 transmissions replaced since 1996. Cause of premature failure IS unknown. also, airbag light stays on.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Crankshaft twists the crank key causing major engine damage. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The pulley end of crankshaft broke off on the inside lane of the south bound side of ih 35 at moore, ok. the end of the shaft and the pulley spun across the north bound side of I-35 between cars. no one was injured as the cars were able to avoid hitting the spinning disc. however, this could…
The pulley end of crankshaft broke off on the inside lane of the south bound side of ih 35 at moore, ok. the end of the shaft and the pulley spun across the north bound side of I-35 between cars. no one was injured as the cars were able to avoid hitting the spinning disc. however, this could have cause a deadly crash on a major highway. very few models of the car were sold in the us. therefore parts are not readily available. I have not repaired the auto and am considering salvaging it out so that no one gets hurt with it. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed by mechanic no parts available for neutral safety switch. The part was discontinued by manufacturer. The switch IS used to put vehicle in either park, neutral or drive. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Vehicle has had three batters and fan belts, with the last belt failing 300 miles after installation. owner was never notified of recall for replacement of defective alternator pulley and belt that causes slippage, and belt and battery failure.
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Both window regulators broke several weeks.
- Power train › Axle assembly
Trans axle failed.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Smelled gasoline and noticed a puddle of gasoline under vehicle. at that time the vehicle was taken in for service, and the dealer informed owner that a new fuel tank was needed because of rusting towards the top of fuel tank which caused the fuel to leak. *ak
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tranmission cannot go over 45 mph. went it's cold vehicle will not work properly, lost forth gear, losing thrid gear. Consumer IS in fear that tranmission will completley die out. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The driver's side air bag did not deploy after hitting a deer at 55mph and now the air bag light continues to blink on and off. please describe details. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
On the first occasion consumer was driving and the transmission oil leaked out of the car and the second time consumer was driving and car caught on fire, no one was hurt . Please describe .*ak consumer states each time the same area has been affected; oil hose to cooler in front of engine. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *aw
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving on highway, stepped on gas pedal, felt as if in neutral, checked, still in over drive, engine still running making high pitch noise, coasted off highway, shifted to park, no other gears worked *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift · Structure › Body › Hood
Transmission shifter fell through vehicle floor rod/shift rod replaced. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When the cruise control IS engaged it gets stuck and keeps accelerating. Please describe. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
The rear window IS fogged. please describe. tt
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
The convertible top rear window IS fogging can't see consumer said there IS a recall on the side of the convertible top IS coming apart can't find recall . tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer was driving down the highway and car cut off . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 3030100Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50944Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The 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 part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 37755New backlight repair kit for convertible tops.
- 37745New backlight repair kit available to repair convertible top backlights that have deteriorated due to uv and evironmental contamination.
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