1990 MERCURY TOPAZ
2 recalls, 67 complaints - 38 TSBs
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
90E043001 Oct 30, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Complaint Statistics
67 total complaints
3 crashes 11 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ONCE ,AND STARTER ONCE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ONCE ,AND STARTER ONCE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ONCE ,AND STARTER ONCE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 4, 2002
HEADLIGHT COVERS MADE OF PLASTIC BECAME YELLOW, AND MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 25, 2001
THE VEHICLE'S TPI MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AND IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE MANUFACTURER REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AT THEIR EXPENSE. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THEN, IT TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO TO START IT OVER. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 4, 2000
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 7774/IGNITION SWITCH. FORD ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Nov 6, 1998
IDLES TO FAST ,BEYOND HIGH IDLE ,UNCONTROLABLE SPEED WHILE DRIVING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1999
COPIES OF FORM O.M.B. NO. 2127-0008 SENT VIA US MAIL, AND E-MAIL TO: HTTP://WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1999
BROTHER HAD DRIVEN THE CAR TO GET IT WASHED. THEN DROVE TO A RESTUARANT, AND THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 4, 1999
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENSE COVER CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 19, 1999
ALTERNATOR LEAD TO THE BATTERY MELTED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 4, 1999
Incident date: Jan 22, 1996
ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED ON SIX OCCASIONS RESULTING IN BURNT WIRING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS, RECALL NOTICE SENT IN REGARDS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH STATED POSSIBILITY OF FIRE AND BURNING, WHICH COULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN RELATED TO ALTERNATOR FAILURES, PRIOR TO NOTICE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 4, 1999
Incident date: Jan 22, 1996
ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED ON SIX OCCASIONS RESULTING IN BURNT WIRING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 3, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
THE ALTENATOR CONNECTING WIRES GET HOT, AND THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO MELT AND CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUES TO FAIL, CAUSING BURNING AND SMOKING AT THE HARNESS AREA RESULTING IN DAMAGING OTHER COMPONENTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 13, 1998
THE SMELL OF BURNED OIL AND SMOKE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT GRILLE WAS CAUSED BY AN OIL LEAK. THE OIL PAN AND VALVE COVER NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE LEAK LEADS TO A FIRE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 29, 1998
Incident date: Jan 22, 1996
ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES DUE TO BURNT WIRING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Mar 15, 1997
WHENEVER ENGINE IS COLD ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. NEEDS TO PRESS VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR IT TO CATCH. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WHICH OCCURS FREQUENTLY, BUT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Mar 17, 1998
WHENEVER ENGINE I S COLD, TE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. NEEDS TO PRESS VERY HARD TO GET IT TO CATCH. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. AT BEST IT'S FREQUENT AND INTERMITTENT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Feb 9, 1998
ALTERNATOR SOCKET FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 24, 1998
Incident date: Jul 23, 1996
NINE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF, REPLACED EXTENSION PIPE, MUFFLER,TAIL PIPE, CLAMP.
TIRES
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
TIRE DRY ROTTED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 27, 1997
PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 27, 1997
PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 27, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jun 27, 1997
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BROKE.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 1997
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 1997
MOTOR MOUNTS DEFECTIVE.
SEAT BELTS
May 14, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 15-25MPH AND FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD/LATCH. ALSO, DEALER STATED THAT SAFETY CATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Apr 23, 1997
FUEL TANK: THE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED AND GAS IS LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. FORDSTATED THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE GAS TANK. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Feb 3, 1997
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE WIRING TO THE ALTERNATOR TO BURN OUT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 24, 1997
THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR BURNED OUT, TOOK TO DEALER TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WIL NOT RETRACT, HAD THAT ONE FIXED, NOW THE PASSERGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. WHEN TRYING TO RETRACT THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PULL OVER THE OCCUPANT. (UNDER INVESTIGATION EA 90 008). *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 18, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
ARRIVING HOME, WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY STEERING WHEEL FELT FUNNY, THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OVER, TOOK TO DEALER, INFORMED TIE ROD BROKE, WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S LUGS/NUTS CAME OFF, CAUSING A CRASH. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 10, 1993
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGH AND LOW SPEED AND WHEN MAKING A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLS/ HESITATES AND CUTS OFF. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Oct 4, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1993
BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING DUE TO REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTOR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
RECALL RELATED, IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1996
BRAKES GRAB, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 11, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR. *SD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1996
OIL LEAK.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
STRUTS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
REAR BRAKES REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1994
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.
Showing 50 of 67 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ
38 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9832
Feb 16, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3143970220
Feb 20, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
ONP95B77
Dec 1, 1995
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CERTAIN 1989 MODEL TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED W/ 2.3L HSC ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/31/89 AT KANSAS CITY & 6/22/89 AT OAKVILLE THROUGH THE END OF THE 1989 MODEL YEAR AND ALL 1990 THROUGH 1994 TEMPO & TOPAZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L HSC ENGINES T
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
BC2471950503
May 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9515
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED AND/OR INTERMITTENT NO UPSHIFT OF 1-2 GEAR. *TW
BC0391941201
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE TV PLUNGER VALVE POSITION MAY BE INCORRECT CAUSING VEHICLES TO HAVE AN INTERMITTENT NO 1-2 UPSHIFT PROBLEM OR COLD/HARD ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT. *TW
BC8774941201
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW REVISED CLUTCH SEALS TO CORRECT A NO REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TW
94248
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LACK OF REVERSE IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS. *TW
MERCURY TOPAZ - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY TOPAZ across all model years (1984, 1994).
23
Total Recalls
581
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
27
Reported Crashes
59
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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