Model year record

1991 MERCURY Topaz

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 59 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6
Electrical system: ignition5
Electrical system: ignition: switch5
Seat belts525,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering125,000 mi
Structure125,000 mi
Suspension1
Unknown or other125,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.