17
recalls
The Mercury Zephyr has 17 recalls covering 1.02 million vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (10).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
17
Most for 1978: 10
Units affected
1.02M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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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 Zephyr by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 131K units
- Power train4 · 79K units
- Equipment2 · 9,506 units
- Visibility2 · 400K units
- Electrical system1 · 185K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 219K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 180 units
- Suspension1 · 18 units
Mercury Zephyr recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1983 Mercury Zephyr recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1983 Mercury Zephyr. 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 Zephyr have?
17 recalls cover the Mercury Zephyr, for 1.02 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Zephyr?
Electrical system: named in 2 of the 6 safety complaints about the Mercury Zephyr, then fuel system, gasoline (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.