1988 Merkur Scorpio Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel leaking from injectors caused small underhood fire. Was able to extinguish, but could have been seroius. Fuek was leaking onto hot exhaust manifold. Very, very poor quality, and no dealer or manufacturer support. Thanks ford.”
NHTSA complaint #709919, filed 1999-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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