1993 MERCURY TOPAZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

98

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 4 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

The 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ has received a total of 98 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (11 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (9 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ, potentially affecting up to 7,975,200 vehicles.

Recall 97V019000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

| 75,200 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND...

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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

98 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 11
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11023742 | SEAT BELTS | | 33,000 miles
DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMACTIC SHOULDER RETRACTING STUCK AT TOP OF TRACK
#10451503 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 34,000 miles
THERE IS A SPEED CONTROL ISSUE. INTERMITTENTLY, THE CAR WILL BECOME LOCKED AT 2 RPM WHILE STILL ACCELERATING TO 65+ MPH. THE DRIVING IS NON-SPECIFIC; I COULD BE IDLING, ON THE FREEWAY OR ON SURFACE STREETS. ALTHOUGH I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR CONTINUES TO SPEED UP. IMMEDIATELY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE ISSUE EITHER. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED ON AGAIN, IT LOCKS AT 4 RPM WHILE IN PARK. THE ISSUE MAY TAKE UP TO 30MINS TO SUBSIDE. LUCKILY, THE BRAKES HAVE YET TO FAIL WHEN THE CAR VOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES (ALTHOUGH THIS DOES WEAR ON THE BRAKES LIKE CRAZY). *TR
#10057823 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | | N/A miles Crash
THE VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN VEERED OFF THE ROAD TOT HE RIGHT AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *PH *NM
#10069163 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 119,252 miles
BOUGHT CAR AT MOONEYS DESERT HOT SPRINGS AUTO SALES IN OCTOBER 10,2002 AS USED CAR. SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. SUSPENSION SHAKES, BRAKES MAKE NOISE. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT FIST TRIP. DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT RETRACK RIGHT. ENGINE OVER HEAT WHEN IDLING. WATER PUMP WENT OUT. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER DO NOT WORK.
#10069163 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 119,252 miles
BOUGHT CAR AT MOONEYS DESERT HOT SPRINGS AUTO SALES IN OCTOBER 10,2002 AS USED CAR. SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. SUSPENSION SHAKES, BRAKES MAKE NOISE. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT FIST TRIP. DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT RETRACK RIGHT. ENGINE OVER HEAT WHEN IDLING. WATER PUMP WENT OUT. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER DO NOT WORK.

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Safety Rating for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

BC1022197230 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FEAD BELTS INDICATE THAT TECHNICIANS ARE REPLACING BELTS UNNECESSARILY. *JD

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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