- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Mercury Capri Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Mercury Capri have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Capri year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Mercury Capri recalls 2
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
- Inadequate clearance between the underside of the hood and the throttle linkage could damage the linkage and prevent the throttle from returning to idle position. This condition is due to installation of the incorrect hood style during vehicle assembly.
- The fix
- For vehicles that are found to have the incorrect hood, the cut out area beneath the turbo scoop will be enlarged. Newly exposed metal will be painted.
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No complaints about the 1983 Mercury Capri yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mercury Capri: every year compared
All Capri years1983 Mercury Capri vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Mercury Capri | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 7 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Mercury Lynx | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Mercury Cougar | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1983 Mercury Marquis | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Mercury Topaz | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Mercury Zephyr | 1 | 3 | D | 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 1983 Mercury Capri
Does the 1983 Mercury Capri have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1983 Mercury Capri: fuel pump (August 2007); hood (October 1983). 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 1983 Mercury Capri had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Mercury Capri a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 1983 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