Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Capri.
The 1980 Mercury Capri represents the specific model year under examination, distinct from the later production cycle documented in the available reliability data spanning 1991 through 1994. While the model complaint history indicates a pronounced downward trend—from a peak of 40 complaints in 1991 to a low of 3 complaints in 1994—this 1980 specimen predates that recorded interval, placing it outside the documented trajectory of reported issues. Consequently, researchers should note that this particular model year exists prior to the granular complaint metrics that define the line's later reliability profile, leaving its specific standing in the model's durability history without the quantitative benchmarks available for the 1991-1994 period.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178.7 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY… Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
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… 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.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.