What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Merkur Scorpio?

EPA figures for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Merkur Scorpio?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Merkur Scorpio?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Merkur · 1988

1988 Merkur Scorpio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	21	17	523
2.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V084000

TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY DURING PRODUCTION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 3 Electrical System 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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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.