1994 Mercury Capri XR2 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 1994 Mercury Capri XR2 5MT is a 132-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,275 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 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 Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,275 ($33,498 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Mazda B6T turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4, intercooled |
| Horsepower | 132 hp |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged fuel injection, intercooled |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.1 in |
| Width | 64.6 in |
| Height | 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,423 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 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 |
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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
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility | 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 1994 MERCURY CAPRI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.