1994 Mercury Topaz
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 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.
Owner complaints
63 complaints7 involved a crash1 involved a fire6 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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…
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
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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
- Seats
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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
- Suspension › Rear
The "left rear trailing arm" IS rusted through. the vehicle was checked by dealer who advised that the muffler IS positioned against component which may be causing corrosion. the consumer IS very concerned that the wheel will dislodge and the vehicle may tail spin if arm breaks. *nlm *scc
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
The wiring harness for the windsheild wipers was defective and needed to be replaced. *yd
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
2.3L engine intermittently would stalls out while traveling at any given speed. Vehicle had been worked on by dealer on one occasion, and on two occasions by an independent repair shop. But, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger's seat belt retractor performed poorly. consumer's wife was caught inside of seatbelt, and was nearly strangle/ choked to death. seatbelt was tightly placed on her. seatbelt wouldn't retract at all. His wife had open heart surgery. and husband was concerned at this point. *ak
- Seat belts › Front
Driver's side lap seat belt became stuck and would not release, causing consumer to be trapped in vehicle. please provide further information.*ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's seat belt IS inoperable. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Shoulder belt IS in open position/stuck on track. Consumer can only use lap belt, and feels this IS a safety defect. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
North park contacted ford representative and the ford representative would only pay for a portion of the bill. we were told that the factory sealant did not seal properly and thus it caused the rain water to enter the right front passenger side and damage the carpet. the ford representative told…
North park contacted ford representative and the ford representative would only pay for a portion of the bill. we were told that the factory sealant did not seal properly and thus it caused the rain water to enter the right front passenger side and damage the carpet. the ford representative told north park that they would only pay for a portion. north park was excellent in trying to get the factory to pay. so we ended up paying $199.61 to get the car fixed. we feel since this appears to be a factory defect, we should be reimbursed the $199.61.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Gas pedal sticks up, trouble making gas pedal to give the car gas
- Electrical system › Ignition · Unknown or other
When driving at 60 mph consumer noticed engine check light illuminated on the dash, and vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss all power. Consumer has not yet contacted dealer. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
A harmonic balancer should never fail on a "stock" car, I was told that this part has a very common failure rate.i used to drag race and build engines and only under racing conditions do stock harmonic balancers fail,never on a street stock condition car.i think that this IS a saftey hazzard…
A harmonic balancer should never fail on a "stock" car, I was told that this part has a very common failure rate.i used to drag race and build engines and only under racing conditions do stock harmonic balancers fail,never on a street stock condition car.i think that this IS a saftey hazzard because if it does fly apart it may come thru the hood of the car or maybe thru the firewall, it may even damage the front right tire and cause a sudden blowout.i still have the one I replaced on my car if you would like to examine it. Thank you!!!
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle would roll backwards after turning ignition off. Would happen on the flat surface of the road. Have not been to dealership. *ak
- Seat belts · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal sticks intermittently. *mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts
Driver's and passenger's motor seat belts were stuck in the rail, which won't properly restrain the occupants in event of a crash. occupants could have sustained injuries. *ak *ML
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Ongoing problem with driver's seat remaining in a declining position. Unable to stay upright due to a part needed to be corrected. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and were aware that part was not available, and was no longer being manufactured. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Car will roll maybe 6 inches or a foot when vehicle IS turned off, no matter how long vehicle has been turned off. vehicle jumps in and out of gear, and rolls when in park. *ak.et.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The gas tank was leaking fuel onto the exhaust system. the leak was caused by the rusting out of the tank. the car has no other evidence of rust. the car has been kept in a garage and has never been driven on salted roads. I am the original owner and can verify that the car has never had any…
The gas tank was leaking fuel onto the exhaust system. the leak was caused by the rusting out of the tank. the car has no other evidence of rust. the car has been kept in a garage and has never been driven on salted roads. I am the original owner and can verify that the car has never had any rear end damage. according to our mechanic the leak could have lead to an explosion. ford motor company has been reluctant to acknowledge that there IS any problem with the rusting of a gas tank.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Tires
Failed mass air flow sensor. Failed passenger side door lock. Failed drive belt--rot. Tire will not retain pressure. Excessive tire wear. Fuel injector damage. Failed catalytic converter. Failed throttle position sensor. Replaced front brakes twice. owner wants the car to be taken back.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling vehicle would stall without any indication . Vehicle will not restart after stalling . Please provide further information. *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.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 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.
- 616508Special field action regarding revised waranty information.
- 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.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 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.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 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.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 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.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums.
- 601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda IS now approved for warranty and service use.
- 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.
- 51682Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds.
- 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.
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