1994 Mercury Capri: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1994 Mercury Capri: 1 recall, 2 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #07V336000 · 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch May, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Why it matters: This could result in an underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected October…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Speed control / throttle (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1994 Mercury Capri has 2 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 4 Capri model years for complaints (well below the 11 average). Neighboring years: 1993 (5 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Regular |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 21 | Regular |
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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 1994 Mercury Capri.
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FAQ
Does the 1994 Mercury Capri have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1994 Mercury Capri. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1994 Mercury Capri problems?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (1), speed control / throttle (1).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Mercury Capri get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (1.6 L, Manual 5-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1994 Mercury Capri 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.