Ford Capri
The Ford Capri is a car which was built by Ford of Europe from 1968 to 1986. It is a fastback coupé and was designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. The Capri went on to be highly successful for Ford, selling nearly 1.9 million units in its lifetime. A wide variety of engines were used in the car throughout its production lifespan, which included V6 engines named Essex and Cologne at the top of the range, while the straight-four (Kent) and V4 (Taunus) engines were used in lower-specification models. Although the Capri was not officially replaced, the second-generation Probe was effectively its replacement after the later car's introduction to the European market in 1994.
| Manufacturer | Ford Europa |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1968 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power | 207 kW (277 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 2,132 kg |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 30 European countries that registered the Ford Capri in 2025 (17,564 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford Capri registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford Capri cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5,073 |
| Germany | 3,932 |
| Norway | 1,588 |
| France | 943 |
| Netherlands | 920 |
| Belgium | 780 |
| Denmark | 724 |
| Austria | 631 |
| Spain | 593 |
| Poland | 383 |
| Italy | 356 |
| Finland | 304 |
| Romania | 240 |
| Sweden | 209 |
| Czechia | 159 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
Other Ford models
Similar MPV models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 86% of Ford Capris pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,479 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Capri. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-05-08
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-12-19
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-23
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Ford Capri have?
- The Ford Capri produces 207 kW (277 hp).
- How much does the Ford Capri weigh?
- The Ford Capri has a kerb weight of about 2,132 kg.