150 recalls across 21 models
Mercury has 20 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1968 through 2014. Across those models, 143 recall campaigns are recorded, with about 80% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system. The Cougar accounts for the largest share at 28 recalls, followed by the Capri at 19 and the Sable at 14. Critical and High tier recalls cover consequences such as loss of vehicle control, fire risk, and serious injury potential, and those two tiers together represent the clear majority of recall activity across the lineup.
Latest: Apr 1976
Latest: Nov 1993
Latest: Jan 1975
Latest: Mar 2006
Latest: Dec 2015
Latest: Apr 1981
Latest: Nov 1989
Latest: Oct 2016
Latest: Dec 1982
Latest: Oct 1978
Latest: Mar 2021
Latest: May 1981
Latest: Jul 2011
Latest: Mar 2000
Latest: Apr 2016
Latest: Sep 1996
Latest: Jun 1995
Latest: Feb 2001
Latest: Feb 1980
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Top 8 of 17 categories across MERCURY
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 13 | 9% | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 12 | 8% | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 8% | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 10 | 7% | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 9 | 6% | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 8 | 5% | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 6 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 75 | 50% | 36 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.