- The problem
- Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. The filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. This could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
- The fix
- Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during march 2008. Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Mercury Capri Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Mercury Capri have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in March 2008 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Capri year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Mercury Capri recalls 7
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
- The problem
- With the engine operating at high speed, the plastic engine fan finger guards may contact the engine fan and breakage of the guard may occur. This could cause fragments of the finger guard to scatter.
- The fix
- Two guard supports and two additional fasteners will be installed. If the fan guard has been damaged, the guard and fan will be replaced at no cost to owner.
- The problem
- An incorrect steering gear flange may have been installed, which may slip and cause eventual loss of steering control.
- The fix
- Inspection for and replacement of incorrect steering gear flanges will be done at no cost to owner.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles are equipped with flexible cooling fan blades that may crack when subjected to high engine speed operating conditions. Fan blade cracking can lead to fragments separating from the fan.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the existing cooling fan at no cost to owner.
- The problem
- The tilt steering columns on the involved vehicles contain in-process temporary alignment pins rather than the permanent press-fit pivot pins. The temporary pins are slightly undersized and could separate from the steering column during vehicle operation. This can cause steering wheel lockup.
- The fix
- The dealer will install a permanent pivot pin in the steering column without charge to owner.
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Mercury Capri: every year compared
All Capri years1979 Mercury Capri vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Mercury Capri | 0 | 7 | F | |
| 1979 Mercury Zephyr | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1979 Mercury XR7 | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 Mercury Capri
Does the 1979 Mercury Capri have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 1979 Mercury Capri: fuel pump (March 2008); fuel pump (August 2007); pedals and linkages (May 1979); fan (April 1979) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Mercury Capri had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Mercury Capri a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mercury Capri year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mercury Capri years have the most complaints?
1991 (33), 1992 (7), 1993 (5). See every Mercury Capri year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Mercury Capri has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data