1986 Merkur XR4TI Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Merkur XR4TI, 29% of the 7 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.
“While driving exhaust manifold cracked and let fumes into vehicle, consumer replaced manifold, and it cracked again. This was owner's third Merkur, and on each ones exhaust manifold cracked. Also, vehicle had A/C lines run directly over turbo, and excessive heat caused A/C line to burst, releasing r12 freon in the environment. This has happened to everyone as well. Consumer felt it was poor design by manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #860498, filed 2000-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 29% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1986 Merkur XR4TI
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Merkur XR4TI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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