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1976 Mercury Bobcat Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1976 Mercury Bobcat. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1976 Mercury Bobcat

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V143000 Reported 1,400,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    In the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. This would result in fuel leakage.

    Remedy: The dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. Also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.

  2. Bumpers (structure)

    NHTSA 78V069000 Reported 284,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    In the event of a frontal impact, fuel leakage may occur at the fuel line to fuel pump connection in the engine compartment. These vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

    Remedy: Dealer will install a pair of front bumper bracket extension plates to supply added protection for this fuel line connection.

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 76V170000 Reported 372,584 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  4. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 76V112000 Reported 6,373 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  5. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 76V067000 Reported 410,580 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1976 Mercury Bobcat. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mercury Bobcat model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercury Bobcat model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Mercury Bobcat10
1976 Mercury Bobcat50
1977 Mercury Bobcat21
1978 Mercury Bobcat20
1979 Mercury Bobcat20

Checking a specific 1976 Mercury Bobcat

How do I know if my 1976 Mercury Bobcat has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1976 Mercury Bobcat; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercury dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 76V067000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mercury models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.