1988 Merkur Scorpio
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Merkur Scorpio. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Merkur Scorpio. Newest first.
Transmission linkage was adjusted improperly during production.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition exists, there IS a potential that thetransmission parking pawl may not fully engage the parking gear when thetransmission selector lever IS placed in park.
Remedy
Inspect all vehicles and adjust transmission linkage properly.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Advise merkur scorpio owners to immediately have tailight fuse replaced. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalls while turning or warming up.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel leaking from injectors caused small underhood fire. Was able to extinguish, but could have been seroius. Fuek was leaking onto hot exhaust manifold. Very, very poor quality, and no dealer or manufacturer support. Thanks ford.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Slammed on brakes at 70mph and pedal was hard to mash, and anti-lock didn't kick in. Had sensor replaced 5 times but still failed. Had to swerve off of highway to avoid accident.
- Electrical system › Ignition
This failure was with the ford replacement part. only 1 year ago, less than 4,000 miles ago, the original equipment tfi module failed, leaving me stranded. this time, however, it was worse, leaving me stranded on a highway exit. being at night, it was extremely dangerous. something has to be…
This failure was with the ford replacement part. only 1 year ago, less than 4,000 miles ago, the original equipment tfi module failed, leaving me stranded. this time, however, it was worse, leaving me stranded on a highway exit. being at night, it was extremely dangerous. something has to be done about this tfi problem, affecting millions of fords. someone will end up getting hurt if this does not get fixed, and all for a ~$100 part. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
When driving with the cruise control on the car accelerated and the rpms didn't read right. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Universal joint failure.
- Vehicle speed control
Unintended acceleration at a high speed while cruise control IS activated. tt
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.
- 3130201Unknown
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 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.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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