Model year record

1991 Mercury Topaz

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

Mercury Topaz, 1984–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1984–1994 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

Other Mercury Topaz model years

All Mercury Topaz recalls by year

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.