1989 MERCURY TOPAZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
57
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
The 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ has received a total of 57 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (7 complaints), Seat Belts (6 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ, potentially affecting up to 7,900,000 vehicles.
Recall 96V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 7,900,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
57 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
CAR KEEPS STALLING WHEN IN AN IDLE POSITION (LIKE AT A STOP LIGHT).TAKES ABOUT 10 TRIES TO GET IT TO START,AND KEEP RUNNING.WILL IDLE HIGH THEN IDLE LOW THEN IDLE HIGH AGAIN THEN DIE...
CAR KEEPS STALLING WHEN IN AN IDLE POSITION (LIKE AT A STOP LIGHT).TAKES ABOUT 10 TRIES TO GET IT TO START,AND KEEP RUNNING.WILL IDLE HIGH THEN IDLE LOW THEN IDLE HIGH AGAIN THEN DIE...
CAR KEEPS STALLING WHEN IN AN IDLE POSITION (LIKE AT A STOP LIGHT).TAKES ABOUT 10 TRIES TO GET IT TO START,AND KEEP RUNNING.WILL IDLE HIGH THEN IDLE LOW THEN IDLE HIGH AGAIN THEN DIE...
ALTERNATOR HAD THREE SETS OF WIRES REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ONP95B77 — 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 THAT ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE...
BC0391941201 — 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
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TOPAZ
- 1984 MERCURY TOPAZ — 13 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ — 5 complaints
- 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ — 13 complaints
- 1987 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1988 MERCURY TOPAZ — 28 complaints
- 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ (current)
- 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ — 67 complaints
- 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ — 59 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY TOPAZ — 92 complaints
- 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ — 98 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ — 106 complaints
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