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1990 Ferrari Mondial: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1990 Ferrari Mondial: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 13 mpg combined.

2vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
13best combined mpg
1990 Ferrari Mondial
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Fuel system Vehicle recall #92V071000 · 1992 · 812 vehicles

What's wrong: The aluminum fuel line fittings on certain fuel injection lines corrode, causing the fuel line fittings to break.

Why it matters: The breakage of the fuel line fitting causes fuelleakage, resulting in increased risk of fire in the presence of a source ofignition.

The fix: Replace the fuel lines with modified lines constructed with a corrosion resistant coating to prevent fuel line surface corrosion.

Steering Vehicle recall #92V072000 · 1992 · 645 vehicles

What's wrong: The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.

Why it matters: The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. This could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

The fix: Replace locknut with an improved locknut.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Ferrari Mondial so far.

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.4 L 8-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive111613Premium

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1990 Ferrari Mondial.

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FAQ

Does the 1990 Ferrari Mondial have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 1990 Ferrari Mondial. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Ferrari Mondial get?

EPA ratings run up to 13 mpg combined (3.4 L, Manual 5-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 1990 Ferrari Mondial repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other Mondial years

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