Does the 1988 Merkur Scorpio have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. 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 1988 Merkur Scorpio recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Merkur 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 1988 Merkur Scorpio?

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

1988 Merkur Scorpio recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Merkur Scorpio. 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 Merkur 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 Merkur dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Merkur Scorpio recalls, newest first

May 20, 1988NHTSA 88V084000176 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary: Transmission linkage was adjusted improperly during production.
Consequence: If this condition exists, there is a potential that thetransmission parking pawl may not fully engage the parking gear when thetransmission selector lever is placed in park.
Remedy: Inspect all vehicles and adjust transmission linkage properly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1988 Merkur Scorpio with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Ignition2
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1
Fuel system1

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Questions

Does the 1988 Merkur Scorpio have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. 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 1988 Merkur Scorpio recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Merkur 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 1988 Merkur Scorpio?: 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.