1987 Mercury Topaz
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 Mercury Topaz. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
16 complaints5 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Suspension · Unknown or other
Had vary problems with car you name it it has broke on it , I brought it used and never knew until I started to fix car that the topaz has so many problems, but got to have some thing to drive, this car got more problems and some
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Intermittently engine will stall out and die without warning. dealer has replaced fuel pump/ stepper motor, and problem still exists.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other
While driving engine check light came on. Then engine died out. Water pump failed or stopped working. Engine did not overheat & failed to restart.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Grill fell off while consumer was driving on two occasions. yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicle was parked and fire started. Police saw flames and put them out with fire extinguisher, fire department came to put fire out. fire marshall stated fire started with the headlights. Burned the rubber bumper/ back to the front passenger tires, and under the hood. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights with plastic cover; the ultra voilet has hazed the cover as if there were cateracts on the cover. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Manufacturer aware, but no warranty. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
When rubber bushing gets worn front suspension control arm separates from stablizer bar, causing vehicle to become inoperative; makes wheel fold. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Intermittent stalling. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving noticed smoke from the dash, then saw flames, no injuries. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When car was started ignitions switch caught on fire, had to be replaced. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Owners have had numerous interferences in the electrical system; one occasion starter stayed on until it burnt out. Please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
After being parked for 15-20 minutes, vehicle caught on fire melting engine components underhood along w/tires. Please describe details. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members · Tires
Michelin tires wear prematurely due to faulty design. *skd
- Electrical system › Ignition
The vehicle stalls/hesitates/stumbles while driving the vehicle. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts have failed, difficulty unlatching seat belts. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brk adjuster failure
1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz
- Rear brake system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Failed passive restraint
We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system.additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident
- Speed control malfunction
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3031200Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 53660Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds.
- 51990Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51735Rear engine mount concerns.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 37800New revised clutch seals to correct a no reverse in extreme cold weather conditions.
- 37760Vehicles may exhibit the lack of reverse in extreme cold conditions.
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