1986 Merkur XR4TI

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Exterior lighting3
2. Electrical system2
3. Engine and engine cooling2
4. Equipment1
5. Fuel system, other1

Latest complaints

• Oct 23, 2000NY
  Electrical system › Ignition

  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

• Apr 18, 2000MD
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
  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…

  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

• Apr 30, 1999DC
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch · 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…

  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.

• Feb 13, 1999SC
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch

  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.

• Jan 21, 1999PA
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

  This switch assembly IS misdesigned. It will not remain functional even under light use and results in a hazardous condition.

• Jan 20, 1999CA
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch

  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.

• Jun 8, 1995OHFire
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

  Engine fire, ohio state police report. *tw

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.
• 3130101Unknown
• 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.
• 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
• 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
• 39900Roughness concern during brake application.

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