Does the 1979 Mercury Capri have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Mercury Capri recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Mercury Capri?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Mercury Capri recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Mercury Capri. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Mercury Capri recalls, newest first

March 6, 2008NHTSA 08E0190001,937 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator F10024, shipped between January 14 and February 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. The filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. This could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
Consequence: If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
Remedy: Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during March 2008. Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 15, 1979NHTSA 79V11700082,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1979NHTSA 79V0870002,700 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: With the engine operating at high speed, the plastic engine fan finger guards may contact the engine fan and breakage of the guard may occur. This could cause fragments of the finger guard to scatter.
Remedy: Two guard supports and two additional fasteners will be installed. If the fan guard has been damaged, the guard and fan will be replaced at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 1979NHTSA 79V05300016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: An incorrect steering gear flange may have been installed, which may slip and cause eventual loss of steering control.
Remedy: Inspection for and replacement of incorrect steering gear flanges will be done at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 4, 1978NHTSA 78V2110006,750 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: The involved vehicles are equipped with flexible cooling fan blades that may crack when subjected to high engine speed operating conditions. Fan blade cracking can lead to fragments separating from the fan.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing cooling fan at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 24, 1978NHTSA 78V18600059 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: The tilt steering columns on the involved vehicles contain in-process temporary alignment pins rather than the permanent press-fit pivot pins. The temporary pins are slightly undersized and could separate from the steering column during vehicle operation. This can cause steering wheel lockup.
Remedy: The dealer will install a permanent pivot pin in the steering column without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Mercury Capri were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mercury Capri years

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Questions

Does the 1979 Mercury Capri have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Mercury Capri recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Mercury Capri?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.