1987 Merkur XR4TI Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Merkur XR4TI (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Merkur XR4TI. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting5 71%
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “The emergency flasher button on top of the steering column flew off and hit me in the head. I managed to get it put back on but whenever I try to use the flashers I can get them to turn off (the button wont stay down. Since this is a required piece of safety equipment I feel that ford should replace these free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #702411, filed 1999-01Engine cooling: “Consumer was driving down highway smelled smoked, pulled into a parking lot and stopped, then smoke begin to come from under the hood, suddenly she saw flames, causing the engine to melt. Consumer states she saw fire coming from steering column, consumer states smoke was coming from engine block vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #804858, filed 1996-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Merkur XR4TI version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR4Ti RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| XR4Ti RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Merkur XR4TI in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Merkur XR4TI.
Other model years of the Merkur XR4TI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Merkur XR4TI have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Merkur XR4TI as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Merkur XR4TI is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1987 Merkur XR4TI been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Merkur XR4TI get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Merkur XR4TI (XR4Ti, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.