Model year guide

1993 Mercury capri

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Mercury capri is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1993 Mercury capri — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1993 Mercury capri at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints5
Combined21–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1993 Mercury capri recalls 1

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines NHTSA Campaign #93V180000 · 05/11/1993

THE TRANSMISSION FLUID RUBBER TUBE CONNECTING THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LOCATED IN THE RADIATOR CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN DISCHARGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED LINE AND TRANSMISSION OUTLET TUBE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1993 Mercury capri common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

1993 Mercury capri MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,967
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume64 cu ft
Cargo volume6 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,833 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1993 Mercury capri costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,835
Fuel only$14,835
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 22

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 22.

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Bulletin 01157 · Aug 2001

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

Bulletin 0015 · Power Train · Jan 2000

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

Bulletin 99196 · Equipment · Sep 1999

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Bulletin 99816 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 1999

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

Bulletin 98246 · Electrical System · Dec 1998

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

Bulletin 982010 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 1998

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

Bulletin 9888 · Power Train · Apr 1998

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

Bulletin 9852 · Tires · Apr 1998

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin 9864 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1998

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

Bulletin 985A13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 1998

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CAPRI. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Mercury capri

Capri is a nameplate marketed by the Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford Motor Company over three generations between 1970 and 1994.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1993 Mercury capri trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 100 hp

1993 Mercury capri vehicles on record

1993 Mercury capri 1993 Mercury capri Base6MPCT01Z2P8640751

Other Mercury capri model years

1992

1993 Mercury capri — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Mercury capri have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1993 Mercury capri. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mercury capri?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine and engine cooling, fuel system.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercury capri get?

The 1993 Mercury capri has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.