- 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
1985 Mercury Capri Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1985 Mercury Capri with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3). Those complaints describe 3 fires. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1984 has 0 and the 1986 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Capri year, for its age
#79 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Mercury Capri problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1985 Mercury Capri recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1985 Mercury Capri
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Vehicle was parked and caught fire, under the hood engine compartment fire, electrical short. *Ak
Mercury Capri: every year compared
All Capri years1985 Mercury Capri vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Mercury Capri | 3 | 3 | D | |
| 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 21 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Mercury Cougar | 10 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Mercury Marquis | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Mercury Topaz | 5 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Mercury Brougham | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1985 Mercury Capri
Does the 1985 Mercury Capri have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1985 Mercury Capri: fuel pump (August 2007); anchorage (April 1992); vacuum (May 1985). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercury Capri?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3).
How many complaints has the 1985 Mercury Capri had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 23, 1996 and the latest on May 14, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Mercury Capri a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: 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 1985 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