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1977 Mercury Bobcat problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1977 Mercury Bobcat — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other Bobcat years?

Bobcat NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints
Bobcat NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1977 Mercury Bobcat problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 1977 Mercury Bobcat have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E064000Fuel SystemAugust 27, 2007 · 34,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence

A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

83V025000EngineMarch 1, 1983 · 83,000 units

Defect

THE FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND BREAK OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER.

76V140000Fuel SystemSeptember 14, 1976 · 18,000 units

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“1977 MERCURY BOBCAT VILLAGER. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY PROBLEMS REGARDING THE FUEL TANK. [REDACTED]CC *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 1, 1901

1977 Mercury Bobcat — common questions

Is the 1977 Mercury Bobcat reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1977 Mercury Bobcat have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Mercury Bobcat. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.