MYRModel Year Report

1985 Mercury Capri

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1985 Mercury Capri
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:13.705Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
4

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 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 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 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 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 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 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

1985: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Garage / house fire caused by defective ignition switch in 1985 Mercury Capri asc mclaren.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-14

Wife started vehicle to warm up, turned back, vehicle started smoking and then fire engulfed vehicle and totally burned it.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-29

Vehicle was parked and caught fire, under the hood engine compartment fire, electrical short.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-23

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  2. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
  3. I
    1987-09-03Defect petitionClosed 1988-04-27 Window shattering
  4. I
    1989-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-06 Speed control malfunction
  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V068000 Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break.

    Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V068000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 92V063000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Mercury Capri reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercury Capri?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Mercury Capri have?
3 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.