1985 MERCURY CAPRI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
The 1985 MERCURY CAPRI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI, potentially affecting up to 354,008 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 92V063000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 306,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
Consequence: IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
View full details →Recall 85V068000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 14,008 vehicles affected
Defect: BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GARAGE / HOUSE FIRE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH IN 1985 MERCURY CAPRI ASC MCLAREN. *JB
WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK
WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 MERCURY CAPRI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY CAPRI
- 1980 MERCURY CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 1981 MERCURY CAPRI — 1 complaint
- 1982 MERCURY CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 1983 MERCURY CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 1984 MERCURY CAPRI — 0 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY CAPRI (current)
- 1986 MERCURY CAPRI — 0 complaints
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