1991 Mercury Capri problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (4) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercury Capri model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (21)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2001-08-06 · 01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2000-01-10 · 0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 1999-09-20 · 99196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1999-05-03 · 99816 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
Electrical System 1998-12-07 · 98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1998-04-27 · 9888 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.