Mercury ยท 1984
1984 Mercury Capri
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 | 468 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 21 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 | 468 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 20 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
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 SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.