Model year record

1993 Mercury Capri recalls & problems

The 1993 Mercury Capri has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainNov 5, 1993

Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

Recall 93V1800003,750 vehicles

Problem: THE TRANSMISSION FLUID RUBBER TUBE CONNECTING THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LOCATED IN THE RADIATOR CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN DISCHARGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Risk: THE DISCHARGED FLUID COULD CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDOR THE EXHAUST PIPE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED LINE AND TRANSMISSION OUTLET TUBE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Capri

24mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Capri

23mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Capri

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Power trainManual transmission; Automatic transmission	2	—
SuspensionFront › Stabilizer bar	1	—
StructureBody › Roof and pillars	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline
FUEL & OIL LINES CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE AND SMOKES WHITE AND BLACK EXHAUST. FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES. *TR
Jul 6, 2004 · 260,660 miles
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
1993 MERCURY CAPRI'S CONVERTABLE TOP HANDLES BROKE OFF MAKING THE TOP UNUSABLE. *AK
Feb 25, 2004 · 145,000 miles
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
VEHICLE IS MISSING FRONT AND REAR STABILIZER BAR, WHICH ACCORDING TO DEALER'S BROCHURE, IS SUPPOSED TO BE A STANDARD ITEM. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
Jul 16, 1998
Power train › Manual transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
Mar 22, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.