1985 MERCURY TOPAZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
The 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SUSPENSION:REAR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ, potentially affecting up to 491,744 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 85V145000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 227,027 vehicles affected
Defect: REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Recall 85V134000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| 3,988 vehicles affected
Defect: THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
Remedy: REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Recall 85V086000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 226,729 vehicles affected
Defect: REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER, CONTINUE TO FAIL, EVERY 6 MONTHS TAKE THE DRUMS OFF TO ADJUST PE96-005 ACTIVE. *AK
REAR BRAKES FAILED. *SD
PE96-005, REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING PIN FAILURE, CAUSING THE BRAKE NOT TO ADJUST PROPERLY. *AK CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST, BRAKES HAVE TO BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS.*JB
VEHICLE DIES WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. EEC PROCESSOR IS BAD. RECALL THAT RELATES, BUT NOT INCLUDED. TT
INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION. TT
Safety Rating for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TOPAZ
- 1983 MERCURY TOPAZ — 1 complaint
- 1984 MERCURY TOPAZ — 13 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ (current)
- 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ — 13 complaints
- 1987 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1988 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ — 57 complaints
- 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ — 67 complaints
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