1992 Mercury Topaz
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Mercury Topaz. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Owner complaints
62 complaints3 involved a crash6 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury topaz. while driving between 25-30 mph, the vehicle would not move forward. it only rolled backwards into traffic. the vehicle IS currently with a mechanic. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 30.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The ignition switch fell apart 3 times on the topaz since 1995, the switches I bought at ford dealership was the exact same one that fell apart. First the accessories stop worked one at a time, a/c, turn signals, radio, air conditioning. Then I pull it out and replaced the switch, I carry an…
The ignition switch fell apart 3 times on the topaz since 1995, the switches I bought at ford dealership was the exact same one that fell apart. First the accessories stop worked one at a time, a/c, turn signals, radio, air conditioning. Then I pull it out and replaced the switch, I carry an extra one in t car and have the replacement down to 45 minutes. I replaced the switch now when the second sign of failure occurred. I have a small pouch with all the tools. I need to change the part and have the bolts and screws marked that I have to take out. I even write the date and mileage I change it in my service manual so I almost can tell when the nest failure will occur. I knew something was wrong with the replacement switches when I can buy them at a dealership for any where from $9 for first to $16 this last time. The last thing I bought that cheap was a pair of windshield wipers at a dealership.*ak
- Seat belts
To whom this may concern; I brought my daughter's car in for seatbelt repair. there was failure of the shoulder strap to open when getting into the car. my complaint IS with the dealership hammonton auto group white horse pike hammonton nj. on 6/25 the car was brought in- charging $80 to…
To whom this may concern; I brought my daughter's car in for seatbelt repair. there was failure of the shoulder strap to open when getting into the car. my complaint IS with the dealership hammonton auto group white horse pike hammonton nj. on 6/25 the car was brought in- charging $80 to diagnose that the switch on the passenger side needed replacing. the part cost $10 the job was to cost $260 - which I feel was a customer ripoff. we decided to get the job done despite the outrageous cost. On 6/26 when we arrived to pick up the car-this service dept fixed the driver side which was never broken in the first place. They did not notice that the passenger side didn't work after an $80 diagnostics fee. I am never going to this particular dealership again. I am also reporting this to the bbb and to whoever else I can complain to. This IS why so many americans are not buying from ford anymore.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle caught on fire from the steering wheel.*mr when the vehicle was started flames burst out from the steering wheel. the vehicle was recalled (96v-071000) but the consumer never received the notice. the ignition switch was the cause of the fire. *ts *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Seat belts · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
This vehicle IS not covered under recall# 96v071000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. ignition switch must be maneuvered for some electrical system parts to function. for instance, air conditioner will come on by maneuvering the ignition switch. also, electric seat belts/power windows/ turn signals, and brake lights don't operate. *Ak
- Seat belts
Consumer has had past problems with front automatic seat belts on both sides. automatic seat belts will not retract back. belt has to be tugged on to retract. motor makes a grinding and rattling noise.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving at various speeds and coming up to a stop light/sign vehicle would stall out. Had no prior warning. Had not been to a dealership to investigate problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls at slow speeds, 35 mph and when coming to a stop. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Stalling at high temperatures, won't start again for 15-30 minitues. possibly a bad ignition module. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The driver's side passive restraint system(shoulder belt) locked up and became non-operational. Whenever the vehicle IS started there IS a horrible nosie that IS emitted from the shoulder belt assembly unit. The same identical problem occured with the shoulder belt on the passenger's side. *Cj
- Seats
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The leaking head gasket caused the engine to fail. Yh
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Consumer took car out for a test drive and it seemed fine. However, after consumer left the lot, left ball joint broke, causing vehicle to swerve all over the road. consumer had to drive 10mph to get vehicle home.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer was traveling at 30-35mph and started smelling smoke coming through the vents of vehicle. consumer pulled into driveway & got out. within minutes, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer will contact manufacturer & federal trade commission. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Crossmember bar on the left rear axel broke, causing the vehicle to collapse. Dealer has repaired the vehicle at the owner's expense. *ak
- Seat belts · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Passenger side seat belt IS extremely tight that it IS a safety hazard to passenger. yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When traveling 30 mph on wet pavement, and upon depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floor board, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Whenever vehicle IS idling, it would make a rattling noise. Have taken to dealer & informed by mechanic it was crankshaft. This can cause problems with the belts if it overheats. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle just stops in the middle of the highway without warning. This has been ongoing problem for 6 years. The dealership IS not able to correct this problem. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Seat belts
The automatic shoulder belt on 92 mercury topaz broke. it will not completely retract when you close the door and drive. it seems like the track the system runs in IS defective.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats
The drivers side motorized seat belt IS stuck 3/4 of the way back, the only way to use it IS to slip it over your head. And also the drivers front seat, the seat welds broke, and you are setting in a reclining position, it IS currently being held up with wood.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving driver's seatback broke, and caused driver to move backwards unexpectedly which may have caused an accident. please provide further information. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control was set at 40 mph got stuck and would not release even by hitting the cruise control button or applying brakes,which resulted in an accident. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While driving 25 mph had an accident, in which the middle rear seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt to unlatch and the css to be thrown forward. cause unknown. please provide details. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Electrical fire under dash engulfed car parked on driveway after sitting. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford IS aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
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
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622665On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 600586Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts.
- 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.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51735Rear engine mount concerns.
- 51663Horn- inoperative- vehicles equipped without speed control and air bags.
- 51584Fead belts indicate that technicians are replacing belts unnecessarily.
- 51538Ghia pfe sensors requiring replacements should now be serviced with a wide mouth sensor.
- 51489Pfe sensors requiring replacement should now be serviced with a wide mouth sensor.
- 51451Field inspection of fead belts indicate that technichians are replacing belts unnecessarily.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50944Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 50371For continued irregular idle concern after oasis & tsb procedures have been performed, the pcm should be replaced.
- 50356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement.
- 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.
- 46460Certain 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 following states: ak, mt, nd, mn, wi, mi (upper peninsula), ny, me, vt, nh. The positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system may freeze causing the crankcase to pressurize which could force oil out of the crankcase through the dipstick tube or past some other gasket or seal of the engine.
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