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.
1979-1994 · 5 model years
Mercury XR7 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Mercury XR7 across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1979 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XR7 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common XR7 problems
Mercury XR7 recalls 2
The involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan. The incorrect nuts have an oversize diameter and thread, and upon front seat track anchor bolt installation, the...
Latest XR7 complaints
93 Mercury cougar xr7, 3.8L v6, failed head gasket on engine with 60,000 miles, well maintained vehicle. This has been a problem issue with these engines, ford refused my claim stating they had no recalls on 93 model year, the last ford me or anyone I know will ever buy, and I currently own 3 of them, I won't make that mistake again. *Nlm
FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
When brakes are applied front wheels shake very hard, causing loss of vehicle control due to unknown problem with the rotors. Please give any further details.*Ak
Local dealer adamantly denies that there is a problem with 302 v8. My wife will not drive the
Engine head gaskets are blown at 58000 miles prematurely while driving at 60-65 miles. This causes the motor to warp, dealer contacted and with no warranty, repairs done at owner expense. *Ak
WHILE PULLING OUT BACK WHEELS SPIN.
Questions about the Mercury XR7
Which Mercury XR7 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Mercury XR7 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), seats & seat belts (1), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Mercury XR7 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Mercury XR7 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data