1984 Mercury Capri

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1984 Mercury Capri
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:08.894Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 0 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 0 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 0 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994

1984: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19853
19860
19870
19880
19890
199133
19927
19935
19942

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1983-12-22Seat belts83V134000 The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

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    1984-12-03Fuel system, gasoline84V119000 The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

    Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

  3. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  4. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
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    1992-09-29Seat belts92V063000 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…

    Remedy: Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.

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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V134000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 84V119000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 92V063000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1984 Mercury Capri reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1984 Mercury Capri have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.