Faults:

Headlight switch was replaced. The common fault with high operating temperature and low oil pressure is a minor concern considering that Ford had this problem with it's gauges from the very beginning. We have learned to live with the faulty gauges and enjoy the car for what it's was intended to be, an inexpensive, short distance fun automobile. Parts are getting hard to find, but with a little determination we have found what we have needed.

General Comments:

This car is fun to drive because it is quick for a 1.6 engine and well mannered for casual driving. My wife loves her little convertible and I enjoy driving it as much as my Honda Goldwing, especially when I don't want to wear a helmet. Gas mileage is great for the performance it has.

Faults:

My clutch. It was the original so it's about 11 year old. It really dogged my car, because I race it all the time.

My seats are starting to wear.

I replaced an air filter, there was nothing wrong with the other one, I just wanted to get some performance out of my Capri, so I put a K&N filter on it.

My oil gauge would always read low, so I replaced it. It only cost about 40 dollars.

General Comments:

This is a car you really have to work with if you want it fast. The intake and exhaust are the best things you can do it a non-turbo Capri.

The seats are very comfortable.

The car is very small, so it's hard to put four people in it.

The back seat is tiny too.

Faults:

The top leaks in heavy rain.

Air conditioner compressor switch is faulty. You have to hold the button in to get the compressor to kick in to cool the car. Only added freon once in 10+ years. I seldom use A/C, because I prefer to put the top down.

Driver's side window failed after 3 years.

The oxygen sensor failed after 2 years, but no failures since. This is the only time I've been stuck on the side of the road.

After more than 10 years of ownership, the cloth seats are only now showing some wear.

About to replace the top for the 3rd time.

Not a quiet car. It rattles and always has.

It doesn't like excess moisture... high humidity or a heavy splash from a big puddle will cause the engine to sputter until it dries out.

General Comments:

Got my first tune up at 70K miles. Never needed one until then.

Original clutch. So you can assume that I've not run it very hard.

After more than 10 years of ownership, I've only had it in the shop 3 times.

I'll be driving my Capri for many more years. Unfortunately, when gear shift bushings finally rotted out, I was not able to locate replacements. So, I had to use some plastic washers and plastic tubing. I couldn't find the parts. But, my ad hoc solution worked as good as the original parts.

Faults:

The alternator blew 3 times.

Inside door handles cracked.

The top ripped.

Radiator cracked.

C V joints replaced.

Spindle kit replaced.

Ball joint broke.

General Comments:

This car is peppy and with some work it can be fast. However it rides rough like most roadsters.

Faults:

I have had no mechanical problems at all.

Seats are badly worn and continue to wear at an alarming rate.

General Comments:

The car is a head-turner.

Its styling is great and its general performance are superior.

I wish it had the manual transmission; I may replace it some day.

OEM parts are relatively easy to find, but a little expensive.