1992 MERCURY CAPRI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
The 1992 MERCURY CAPRI has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints), Structurebodyroof And Pillars (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI, potentially affecting up to 648 vehicles.
Recall 92V080000 — AIR BAGS
| 648 vehicles affected
Defect: THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE FAILED. NLM
FRONT BUMPER BROKE WHEN TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS DURING WINTER. NLM
CONVERTABLE TOP WAS TORN AT THE REAR CORNERS WHERE IT WAS TOO TIGHT ON THE FRAME. NLM
THE REAR WINDOW ON ORIGINAL TOP CRACKED AND BROKE DURING COLD WEATHER. NLM
HEAD LIGHT FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 MERCURY CAPRI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY CAPRI
- 1991 MERCURY CAPRI — 33 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY CAPRI (current)
- 1993 MERCURY CAPRI — 6 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY CAPRI — 2 complaints
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