1991 Mercury Capri Base 5MT
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- Photo: 1991 Mercury Capri, front right, 07-10-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Capri Convertible - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden by Joost J. Bakker, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo roadster, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Mercury Capri, rear right, 07-10-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Mercury Capri Innenraum by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Mercury Capri Base 5MT is a 100-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,990 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Capri measures 166.1 inches long on a 94.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,385 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,990 ($30,997 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Mazda B6D DOHC 16-valve inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166.1 in |
| Width | 64.6 in |
| Height | 50.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,385 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 25.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 36.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Mercury Capri Base 5MT 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 1991 Mercury CAPRI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 2, 1992 · AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: AT HIGH AMBIENT INTERIOR VEHICLE TEMPERATURES ABOVE140 DEGREES, THE AIR BAG MAY TEAR AND MALFUNCTION UPON DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULES WITH MODULES THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA campaign 92V080000
Jan 8, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
THE RUBBER TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (IN THE RADIATOR) MAY DISCONNECT CAUSING DISCHARGE OF FLUID.
Consequence: DISCHARGED TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY STRIKE THE EXHAUSTMANIFOLD OR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED LINE AND CLAMPS TO IMPROVE LINE RETENTION TO THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA campaign 91V009000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury CAPRI
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury CAPRI (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
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 1991 MERCURY CAPRI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.