1982 Mercury Zephyr Base MT
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- 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 1982 Mercury Zephyr Base MT is an 86-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 86 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 117 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm.
The Zephyr measures 193.8 inches long on a 105.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC 2.3 L (140 cu in) Lima I4, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 86 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 117 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.0-inch vented front disc (standard) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14x5.0 in (standard) |
| Wheels Rear | 14x5.0 in (standard) |
| Tires Front | DR78-14 (standard) |
| Tires Rear | DR78-14 (standard) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.8 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Mercury Zephyr Base MT 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 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
Oct 13, 1982 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE PARK LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE SPRING WHICH COULD PREVENT AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy: THE PARK ACTUATING LEVER ROD SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V100000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Mercury ZEPHYR
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Mercury ZEPHYR. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 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 1982 MERCURY ZEPHYR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.