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...
1983-1998 · 14 model years
Mercury Topaz Problems by year
Owners have filed 401 complaints about the Mercury Topaz across 14 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (73), while 1983, 1995, 1998 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 401
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 26
- Fires
- 53
- Injuries
- 23
- Deaths
- 2
Topaz complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Topaz problems
Mercury Topaz recalls 11
These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0L engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3L...
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture...
Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car...
The unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash...
Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts...
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly...
In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.
Latest Topaz complaints
Drivers side automactic shoulder retracting stuck at top of track
There is a speed control issue. Intermittently, the car will become locked at 2 rpm while still accelerating to 65+ mph. The driving is non-specific; I could be idling, on the freeway or on surface streets. Although I remove my foot from the accelerator, the car continues to speed up. Immediately turning off the engine does not eliminate the issue either. Once the car is turned on again, it locks at 4 rpm while in park. The issue may take up to 30mins to subside. Luckily, the brakes have yet to fail when the car voluntarily accelerates (although this does wear on the brakes like crazy). *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury topaz. While driving between 25-30 mph, the vehicle would not move forward. It only rolled backwards into traffic. The vehicle is currently with a mechanic. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 30.
I saw on schucks.Com that my car was part of a recall for an internal ignition short circuit and my car has had the same symptoms such as smoke coming out of the engine and my car is fine it only has 65,000+ miles on it and it turns off 2-3 secs after turning it on the only way to keep it on is if I give it gas. *Tr
The ignition switch fell apart 3 times on the topaz since 1995, the switches I bought at ford dealership was the exact same one that fell apart. First the accessories stop worked one at a time, a/c, turn signals, radio, air conditioning. Then I pull it out and replaced the switch, I carry an extra one in t car and have the replacement down to 45 minutes. I replaced the switch now when the second sign of failure occurred. I have a small pouch with all the tools. I need to change the part and have the bolts and...
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screws marked that I have to take out. I even write the date and mileage I change it in my service manual so I almost can tell when the nest failure will occur. I knew something was wrong with the replacement switches when I can buy them at a dealership for any where from $9 for first to $16 this last time. The last thing I bought that cheap was a pair of windshield wipers at a dealership.*Ak
Mercury sable wagon 1994; 6-cylinder 3.8 L engine head gasket failure @ 149,161 miles- ford will not warranty engine beyond 100,000 miles even though it is a known defect with the 3.8 L 6 cylinder engines-- nhtsa should have required ford to warranty for at least 150,000 miles. Please require ford to replace engine!!!! Car is not fixed- I can't afford to fix this costly problem-- if I had adequate disclosure of the problem with 3.8L head gasket failures I would not have purchased this car....
Questions about the Mercury Topaz
Which Mercury Topaz years have the most problems?
Which Mercury Topaz years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Mercury Topaz problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (97), seats & seat belts (78), engine & cooling (76) most often.
How many recalls does the Mercury Topaz have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Mercury Topaz model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data