1989 Merkur XR4tiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1989 Merkur XR4ti, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Merkur XR4ti has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Merkur XR4ti recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 vs. every other XR4ti year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XR4ti median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What XR4ti owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HAZARD SWITCH FAILURE, UNABLE TO WORK SWITCH, OR TURN SIGNALS. 4 WAY BUTTON POPS OFF, UNABLE TO STAY ON, WHICH CAUSES YOUR 4 WAYS TO NOT OPERATE. FORD DOESN'T MAKE REPLACEMENTS ANYMORE. WHEN BROKEN BEFORE TURNSIGNAL DIDN'T WORK EITHER.
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