Does the 1978 Mercury Zephyr have any recalls?

11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, visibility, power train, electrical system, equipment. 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr?

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

1978 Mercury Zephyr recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Mercury Zephyr. 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.

1978 Mercury Zephyr recalls, newest first

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

September 21, 1978NHTSA 78V203000218,500 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)

Summary: The involved vehicles contain emission control systems that utilize a pulse air reed valve to permit air flow from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold on negative pressure pulsations. These reed valves may fail under cold weather conditions, causing a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system on positive exhaust pulses. This causes an overly rich air/fuel mixture, reduced fuel economy and reduced engine performance. Continued vehicle operation may result in engine stalling or overheating of the exhaust system.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the pulse air system reed valve and silencer without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 1978NHTSA 78V167000400,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Summary: The windshield wiper drive linkage on the affected vehicles may fracture due to metal fatigue as a result of repeated flexing of the drive arm across a stress sensitive area. This condition will render the windshield wiper system inoperative.
Remedy: The dealer will install an improved windshield wiper linkage without cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 27, 1978NHTSA 78V150000180 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: An improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose. Fuel leakage and possible accumulation of fuel on a surface beneath a parked vehicle could result.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission shift bracket and its related parts, including the fuel hose if found necessary, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 1978NHTSA 78V144000358 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: Transmission shift control rods were installed that were intended for use with the steering columns of a prior design level. Attachment of the shift control rod with the steering column shift lever grommet will allow relative movement between these parts. Continued usage could result in grommet wear and deterioration of the shift control function, with the potential for starting in gear or an inability to engage the parking gear.
Remedy: Driver will inspect and, if necessary, install new transmission shift linkage parts, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 10, 1978NHTSA 78V004000185,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

Summary: Because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.
Remedy: The dealer will install protective shields on the brake pedal support brace and perform repairs, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 1977NHTSA 77V2210006 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: The involved vehicles are equipped with air conditioning units which contain blower motor resistor wires which are improperly positioned. As a result, under certain conditions the polypropylene case material could become overheated and eventually ignite, especially if the blower motor switch is in the low or medium position.
Remedy: Dealer will modify the involved units as found necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 12, 1977NHTSA 77V17000041,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: On some of the involved vehicles, the transmission parking pawl may not engage the parking gear when the transmission selector lever is placed in the "park" position. This condition is attributable to excessive free play in the transmission shift linkage adjustment.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and properly adjust the shift linkage, at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1977NHTSA 77V16000072 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: The involved vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with manual brakes instead of power brakes. Consequently, a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", may exist.
Remedy: Dealer will remove the manual brake components and install power brake components on all involved vehicles, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1977NHTSA 77V15900018 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: The involved vehicles may be in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems", due to installation of incorrect rear axle assemblies. Consequently, early rear wheel lock-up under light loading conditions could result causing vehicle directional instability. Rear braking effectiveness would also be reduced.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct rear axle assembly without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1977NHTSA 77V15800044,638 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Summary: The front disc brake rotors installed on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured so that they contain cracks. These cracked rotors could fracture during vehicle braking and cause brake pull and affect vehicle directional control.
Remedy: Dealer will replace both front disc brake rotors on involved vehicles, without charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1978 Mercury Zephyr with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring1
Seat belts1

Other Mercury Zephyr years

Other 1978 Mercury models

Questions

Does the 1978 Mercury Zephyr have any recalls?: 11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, visibility, power train, electrical system, equipment. 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.