1986 MERCURY CAPRI

5.0L V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$23,310 maintenance + likely wear

~$4,662/yr · 390¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

497 jobs across 17 categories

body (31)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (68)

engine (65)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (23)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (43)

transmission (42)

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body · 31

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 68

engine · 65

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 23

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 43

transmission · 42

Units

6 torque specs across 1 category

engine (6)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 27

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

650 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

75 Ah

Amp Hours

120 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions12.06" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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🏭 OEM part numbers

Fitment notes: Fox-body platform; standard engine bay location

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30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1986

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 1986 Mercury Capri (Fox-body platform). Same as 1985 specification.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

15mpg

Highway

24mpg

Combined

18mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

EPA class

Subcompact Cars

Wiper blades

1986 Mercury Capri (Fox-body platform). Same as 1985 specification.

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0L V8 and can vary by trim.

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