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1994 Mercury Capri Base 5MT

The 1994 Mercury Capri Base 5MT is a 100-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,565 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 167.1 inches long on a 94.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,423 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,565 ($29,748 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L Mazda B6D DOHC 16-valve inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Horsepower100 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke78.0 x 83.6
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity11.1 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in steel
Wheels Rear14 in steel
Dimensions & Weight
Length167.1 in
Width64.6 in
Height50.4 in
Wheelbase94.7 in
Cargo Volume8.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,423 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear34.4 in
Legroom Front41.2 in
Legroom Rear25.8 in
Shoulder Room Front50.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear36.2 in
Hip Room Front52.4 in
Hip Room Rear52.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mercury CAPRI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 3, 2007 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

NHTSA campaign 07V336000

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mercury CAPRI

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mercury CAPRI (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 23, 2008 · Vehicle Speed Control
“FRED MARTIN FORD 4701 MAHONING AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO (330) 793-2444 REFUSED TO COMPLETE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL ON MY 1994 MERCURY CAPRI. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO THE RECALL…”
Oct 28, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“VEHICLE FIRE.”
Nov 11, 1994 · Visibility
“DRIVER CAN NOT SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW. *AK”

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 1994 MERCURY CAPRI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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