1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon 4MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Zephyr Villager, front right (Little Neck) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr front by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Zephyr Villager, rear right (Little Neck) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon 4MT is an 88-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 88 horsepower.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Mercury ZEPHYR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Dec 27, 1979 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
Remedy: DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V272000
May 15, 1979 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
NHTSA campaign 79V117000
Jan 26, 1979 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT CONTAINED INCORRECT GVWR AND GAWR WEIGHT INFORMATION. THE GVWR"S COULD BE OVERSTATED BY UP TO 197 LBS., DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE REPORTING OF INCREMENTAL OPTION WEIGHTS USED TO DERIVE THE GVWR"S AND GAWR"S.
Remedy: THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE SUPPLIED LABELS HIMSELF OR BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM AFFIXED.
NHTSA campaign 79V039000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1979 Mercury ZEPHYR
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Mercury ZEPHYR. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 MERCURY ZEPHYR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.