1994 MERCURY TOPAZ
1 recalls, 106 complaints - 60 TSBs
97V019000 Feb 25, 1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
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 ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENG... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
Complaint Statistics
106 total complaints
7 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: Jun 18, 2004
MY DAUGHTER IS CURRENTLY DRIVING A 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ GS THAT I HAVE REGISTERED WITH FORD MOTOR. LAST WEEK SHE EXPERIENCED A FRONT WHEEL ON FIRE AS A RESULT OF AN OVERHEATING BRAKE. THE BRAKE WAS REPAIRED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPLASH SHEILD THAT IS NEXT TO THE ROTOR WAS MADE OF A PLASTIC TYPE ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 16, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM ROTTED IN THE CENTER CAUSING A BREAK. THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND BENT THE RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM AS WELL. UNKNOWN WHAT OTHER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED YET. LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM OBVIOUSLY HAD NO ANTI-CORROSION COATING. RIGHT CONTROL ARMS CORROSION-FREE. LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM... Read more
SEATS
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: May 28, 2002
THE PASSENGER SEAT DID NOT SLIDE BACK DURING A SALES PRESENTATION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE SEAT WOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP. A DEPOSIT WAS PUT DOWN FOR THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS ALSO THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS AN ILLEGAL ACTION. (ONLY A RECEIPT WAS SI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOCK UP. *JB THE GAS PEDAL WAS HARD. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MAIN CONTROL THROTTLE VALVE WAS REPLACED. SCC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOCK UP. *JB THE GAS PEDAL WAS HARD. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MAIN CONTROL THROTTLE VALVE WAS REPLACED. SCC
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 24, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
THE "LEFT REAR TRAILING ARM" IS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE MUFFLER IS POSITIONED AGAINST COMPONENT WHICH MAY BE CAUSING CORROSION. THE CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED THAT THE WHEEL WILL DISLODGE AND THE VEHICLE MAY TAIL SPIN IF ARM BREAKS. *NLM *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
MAF SENSOR FAILED. *YD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
MAF SENSOR FAILED. *YD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 10, 2001
2.3L ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STALLS OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN WORKED ON BY DEALER ON ONE OCCASION, AND ON TWO OCCASIONS BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 14, 2001
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PERFORMED POORLY. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS CAUGHT INSIDE OF SEATBELT, AND WAS NEARLY STRANGLE/ CHOKED TO DEATH. SEATBELT WAS TIGHTLY PLACED ON HER. SEATBELT WOULDN'T RETRACT AT ALL. HIS WIFE HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY. AND HUSBAND WAS CONCERNED AT THIS POINT. *... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
May 8, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 23, 2001
Incident date: Nov 2, 2000
SHOULDER BELT IS IN OPEN POSITION/STUCK ON TRACK. CONSUMER CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT, AND FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 16, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 2000
NORTH PARK CONTACTED FORD REPRESENTATIVE AND THE FORD REPRESENTATIVE WOULD ONLY PAY FOR A PORTION OF THE BILL. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE FACTORY SEALANT DID NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND THUS IT CAUSED THE RAIN WATER TO ENTER THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND DAMAGE THE CARPET. THE FORD REPRESENTATIVE TOLD N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 25, 2000
GAS PEDAL STICKS UP, TROUBLE MAKING GAS PEDAL TO GIVE THE CAR GAS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
A HARMONIC BALANCER SHOULD NEVER FAIL ON A "STOCK" CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PART HAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE RATE.I USED TO DRAG RACE AND BUILD ENGINES AND ONLY UNDER RACING CONDITIONS DO STOCK HARMONIC BALANCERS FAIL,NEVER ON A STREET STOCK CONDITION CAR.I THINK THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZZARD BECAUS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2000
VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS AFTER TURNING IGNITION OFF. WOULD HAPPEN ON THE FLAT SURFACE OF THE ROAD. HAVE NOT BEEN TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 17, 2000
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS
SEAT BELTS
Jul 17, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED AND STOPS ON THE TRACK. *MJS
SEAT BELTS
Jul 13, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED AND STOPS ON THE TRACK. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 13, 2000
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY. *MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Jun 27, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S MOTOR SEAT BELTS WERE STUCK IN THE RAIL, WHICH WON'T PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF A CRASH. OCCUPANTS COULD HAVE SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK *ML
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 18, 2000
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SEAT REMAINING IN A DECLINING POSITION. UNABLE TO STAY UPRIGHT DUE TO A PART NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND WERE AWARE THAT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 29, 2000
CAR WILL ROLL MAYBE 6 INCHES OR A FOOT WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, NO MATTER HOW LONG VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. VEHICLE JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND ROLLS WHEN IN PARK. *AK.ET.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 26, 1999
THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY THE RUSTING OUT OF THE TANK. THE CAR HAS NO OTHER EVIDENCE OF RUST. THE CAR HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE AND HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN ON SALTED ROADS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND CAN VERIFY THAT THE CAR HAS NEVER HAD ANY REA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 8, 1999
FAILED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. FAILED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK. FAILED DRIVE BELT--ROT. TIRE WILL NOT RETAIN PRESSURE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. FUEL INJECTOR DAMAGE. FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. REPLACED FRONT BRAKES TWICE. OWNER WANTS THE CAR TO BE TAKEN BACK.
TIRES
Sep 8, 1999
FAILED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. FAILED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK. FAILED DRIVE BELT--ROT. TIRE WILL NOT RETAIN PRESSURE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. FUEL INJECTOR DAMAGE. FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. REPLACED FRONT BRAKES TWICE. OWNER WANTS THE CAR TO BE TAKEN BACK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 8, 1999
FAILED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. FAILED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK. FAILED DRIVE BELT--ROT. TIRE WILL NOT RETAIN PRESSURE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. FUEL INJECTOR DAMAGE. FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. REPLACED FRONT BRAKES TWICE. OWNER WANTS THE CAR TO BE TAKEN BACK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 25, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION . VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AFTER STALLING . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 16, 1999
ENGINE BALANCER IS GONE BAD, CAUSING A VERY LOUD NOISE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE UNBALANCED BRACKET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. HAD A TUNE UP STILL DOESN'T START ALL THE TIME. WHEN IT DOESN'T START JUMP THE BATTERY AND IT STARTS FOR AWHILE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1999
THE LOWER CAMSHAFT BALANCER IS LOUD, MAKING A RATTLING SOUND.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jul 8, 1999
Incident date: Jul 5, 1999
APPARENTLY THE FORD COMPANY KNEW OF THE DEFECTIVE FAN MOTOR/BALANCE PROBLEM, BUT SENT NO NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FIRE. NOW, WE ARE EXPECTED TO PAY OVER $200 TO FIX A DEFECTIVE PART THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY FORD 2 YEARS AGO. THIS IS IRRESPONSIBLE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1994
DEALERS WILL NEVER LISTEN TO CONSUMER AND FIX WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WHEN THEY CAN FIND SOMETHING ELSE. FIRST THAT WILL INCREASE COST OR NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THAT IS OCCURRING AND SHRUG SHOULDERS AND SAY THAT THE CAR IS WORKING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1994
DEALERS WILL NEVER LISTEN TO CONSUMER AND FIX WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WHEN THEY CAN FIND SOMETHING ELSE. FIRST THAT WILL INCREASE COST OR NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THAT IS OCCURRING AND SHRUG SHOULDERS AND SAY THAT THE CAR IS WORKING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SEATS
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Oct 4, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS. DURING A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH THE CONSUMER WAS REARENDED, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS FLEW BACK AND CHAIR RECLINED. BY THE END OF THE ACCIDENT, THEY WERE FACING THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1998
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND MOTOR FEELS LIKE IT IS STILL WORKING. A YEAR AGO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DID NOT RETRACT, AND SIX MONTH AGO WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
SEATS
Feb 11, 1999
Incident date: Oct 4, 1998
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, IMPACT CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS TO BREAK, DRIVER AND PASSENGER BOTH FELL BACK IN THEIR SEATS AND LANDED ON THEIR BACKS. DRIVER WAS HELD DOWN BY SEAT BELT AND WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK UP TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEATS
Feb 9, 1999
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER 'S/PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PASS OUT IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Jan 12, 1999
MOTORBELT FAILED.
TIRES:VALVE
Jan 7, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
TIRE HAS A SLOW LEAK DUE TO FAULTY VALVE STEM HOLE WHICH IS CUT TO CLOSE TO THE CENTER.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 23, 1998
DRIVER'S LAP BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT RELEASE OR UNLOCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 20, 1998
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. IN ADDITION, POWER WINDOW/FRONT TIE ROD ENDS/FUEL PUMP AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1998
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. IN ADDITION, POWER WINDOW/FRONT TIE ROD ENDS/FUEL PUMP AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED. *AK
Showing 50 of 106 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.0L 6-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, 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ
60 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
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
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
98L20
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
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
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *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
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
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
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *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
9743
Feb 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9736
Feb 3, 1997
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN- INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS. *JD
BC1022197230
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD
BC1018297230
Jan 23, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GHIA PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENTS SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD
BC3501972301
Jan 23, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD
BC3371972301
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FIELD INSPECTION OF FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICHIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD
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
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0701961022
Oct 22, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FOR CONTINUED IRREGULAR IDLE CONCERN AFTER OASIS & TSB PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED, THE PCM SHOULD BE REPLACED. *TT
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC9671961001
Oct 1, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PUSH CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR LINE AT THE CARBON CANISTER & THE METAL FUEL VAPOR LINE MAY NOT SEAT FULLY ON THE FUEL VAPOR LINE. *TT
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
9592
May 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
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
9524
Jan 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *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
MERCURY TOPAZ - Year by Year
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