Merkur Scorpio Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Merkur Scorpio (1988–1988) that have at least 5 complaints. 1988 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Scorpio model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system3 33%
- Vehicle speed control2 22%
- Brakes2 22%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1988: “This failure was with the ford replacement part. Only 1 year ago, less than 4,000 miles ago, the original equipment tfi module failed, leaving me stranded. This time, however, it was worse, leaving me stranded on a highway exit. Being at night, it was extremely dangerous. Something has to be done about this tfi problem, affecting millions of fords. Someone will end up getting hurt if this does not get fixed, and all for a ~$100 part.”
NHTSA complaint #705935, filed 1999-04Other Merkur models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology