1986 MERCURY TOPAZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
The 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints), Steeringrack And Pinion (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ, potentially affecting up to 34,000 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUDDEN APPLICATION OF FOOT BRAKE CAUSES RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK. NO BRAKING ON OTHER 3 WHEELS. ABLE TO STOP ONLY BY USING HAND BRAKE AND STEERING TO AVOID COLLISION. REPLACED BRAKES TO NO EFFECT. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT AND STALLED OUT DUT TO THE TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
HEAD LAMP SWITCH FAILS.
REAR BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE DUE TO AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER FAILING TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. *DH
PILLAR OF BLUE SMOKE THROUGH CENTER OF INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT AND IGNITION SWITCH LOCKUP, THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL OCCURRENCES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TOPAZ
- 1983 MERCURY TOPAZ — 1 complaint
- 1984 MERCURY TOPAZ — 13 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ — 5 complaints
- 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ (current)
- 1987 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1988 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ — 57 complaints
- 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ — 67 complaints
- 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ — 59 complaints
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