Mercury Capri exterior door handles snapped off due to climate change effects on Mercury Capri

Submitted by Recovery12698330 · Jun 23, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Some [Make] [Model] owners report experiencing issues during battery replacement, including the loss of onboard computer settings and potential damage to fuses. These problems can occur if the old battery is disconnected improperly, which may lead to sudden power surges that could affect the vehicle's electronic systems. Additionally, without using a memory saver device, owners risk losing personalized settings such as radio presets and seat memory configurations. After installing a new battery, some owners find they need to reset the clock and other settings, and they may face challenges with programming electronic components. It is advisable to contact an authorized service center for help if these issues occur.

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Mercury Capri vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected
Average mileage: 189,000 miles
(189,000 - 189,000)

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