1994 MERCURY TOPAZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

106

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

The 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ has received a total of 106 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ, potentially affecting up to 75,200 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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Owner Complaints for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

106 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Death
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10078539 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | | 83,800 miles Fire
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 COMPOSITE THAT OVERHEATED AND BURST INTO FLAME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A BURNED TIRE AND SUBSEQUENT BLOWOUT AND ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT.*AK
#10058264 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | | 80,000 miles
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 ALSO CORRODED BUT NOT AS BAD.*AK
#566904 | SEATS | | N/A miles
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 SIGNED, NO CONTRACT) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB
#10014805 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 47,928 miles
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
#10014805 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | | 47,928 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

BC3143970220 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REAR ENGINE MOUNT CONCERNS. *TW

BC1018297230 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

GHIA PFE SENSORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENTS SHOULD NOW BE SERVICED WITH A WIDE MOUTH SENSOR. *JD

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ

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

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