2
recalls
The Mercury XR7 has 2 recalls covering 86,000 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
86K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury XR7 by component
- Seats1 · 4,000 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 82K units
Mercury XR7 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1979 | Ford Bronco, E100, E150, E250 and 21 more (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V117000 | Other or not stated | 82,000 |
| Jan 9, 1979 | Ford LTD II, Ranchero, Thunderbird; Mercury Cougar and 1 more (1979): SeatsNo. 79V013000 | Other or not stated | 4,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Mercury XR7 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Mercury XR7. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury XR7 have?
2 recalls cover the Mercury XR7, for 86,000 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury XR7?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 2 of the 6 safety complaints about the Mercury XR7, then seat belts (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.