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Common 1990 Mercury Topaz problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 1990 Mercury Topaz, several common problems have been identified:

  • Speedometer Operation Affected and Poor Transmission Shift Quality:
    Another common complaint involves the speedometer operation being affected, coupled with poor transmission shift quality. This issue can impact the driving experience and may indicate underlying transmission or sensor problems.
  • Knocking Noise:
    Owners have also reported a knocking noise, which could be indicative of engine issues such as worn-out components or poor lubrication. Addressing this problem promptly is crucial to prevent further damage to the engine.
  • Engine Died (1991 Model):
    Specifically for the 1991 Mercury Topaz, a prevalent issue reported by owners is the engine dying. This serious problem can lead to unexpected stalling and requires immediate attention to prevent safety hazards.
  • Engine Heads Cracked (1992 Model):
    In the 1992 Topaz, owners have complained about engine heads cracking. This issue can result in coolant leaks, overheating, and engine performance issues, necessitating professional repair or replacement.
  • CV Joints Failed Prematurely (1992 Model):
    Premature CV joint failure in the 1992 Topaz has been a concern for owners. Faulty CV joints can lead to drivability issues, strange noises, and potential safety risks, requiring timely inspection and replacement.
  • High Idle, Hard Shifting (1987 Model):
    Owners of the 1987 Topaz have reported problems with high idle and hard shifting. These issues can affect driving comfort and may point to transmission or engine-related issues that need to be addressed by a qualified mechanic.
  • AC System Constantly Breaking (1992 Model):
    Another issue highlighted by owners of the 1992 Topaz is the constant breaking of the AC system. A malfunctioning AC can lead to discomfort while driving, especially in hot weather, and necessitates proper diagnosis and repair.

These common problems with the 1990 Mercury Topaz, as reported by owners, encompass a range of issues from engine-related concerns to transmission and AC system malfunctions. Addressing these problems promptly and with professional assistance is crucial to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.

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1990 Mercury Topaz car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Topaz problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Electrical system problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Vehicle speed control problems
  • Steering problems
  • Hydraulic problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Mercury Topaz vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 1990 Mercury Topaz

The NHTSA has received 65 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Mercury Topaz. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Mercury Topaz vehicles.

2002-08-21

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
  • VIN: 1MEPM36S2LK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: VEHICLE STALLED 7 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED TWICE, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ONCE ,AND STARTER ONCE.*AK
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2002-04-04

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X2KB
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: HEADLIGHT COVERS MADE OF PLASTIC BECAME YELLOW, AND MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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2001-03-16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: THE VEHICLE'S TPI MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AND IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE MANUFACTURER REPLACE THIS COMPONENT AT THEIR EXPENSE. NLM
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2000-10-17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X0LB
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THEN, IT TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO TO START IT OVER. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
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2000-06-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-06-04
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X9LB
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 7774/IGNITION SWITCH. FORD ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *AK
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1999-09-15

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-07-31
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1MEPM36XXLK
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: COPIES OF FORM O.M.B. NO. 2127-0008 SENT VIA US MAIL, AND E-MAIL TO: HTTP://WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV
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1999-08-02

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-07-31
  • Fire: 1
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: BROTHER HAD DRIVEN THE CAR TO GET IT WASHED. THEN DROVE TO A RESTUARANT, AND THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK
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1999-04-28

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-04-05
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X5LB
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENSE COVER CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. NM
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1999-04-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR LEAD TO THE BATTERY MELTED.
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1998-12-28

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-11-06
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X4LB
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: IDLES TO FAST ,BEYOND HIGH IDLE ,UNCONTROLABLE SPEED WHILE DRIVING
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1998-11-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-11-01
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: THE ALTENATOR CONNECTING WIRES GET HOT, AND THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO MELT AND CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
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1998-06-13

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X7LB
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: THE SMELL OF BURNED OIL AND SMOKE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT GRILLE WAS CAUSED BY AN OIL LEAK. THE OIL PAN AND VALVE COVER NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE LEAK LEADS TO A FIRE.
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1998-04-24

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-03-15
  • VIN: 2NEPM36X5LB
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: WHENEVER ENGINE IS COLD ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. NEEDS TO PRESS VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR IT TO CATCH. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WHICH OCCURS FREQUENTLY, BUT INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
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1998-04-24

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-03-17
  • VIN: 2NEPM36X5LB
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: WHENEVER ENGINE I S COLD, TE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK. NEEDS TO PRESS VERY HARD TO GET IT TO CATCH. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. AT BEST IT'S FREQUENT AND INTERMITTENT. *AK
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1998-03-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-02-09
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 2MEPM36X3LB
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR SOCKET FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
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1997-10-23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-01-22
  • VIN: 1MEPM38S9LK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED ON SIX OCCASIONS RESULTING IN BURNT WIRING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS, RECALL NOTICE SENT IN REGARDS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH STATED POSSIBILITY OF FIRE AND BURNING, WHICH COULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN RELATED TO ALTERNATOR FAILURES, PRIOR TO NOTICE.
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1997-10-23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-01-22
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES DUE TO BURNT WIRING.
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1997-10-23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-01-22
  • VIN: 1MEPM38S9LK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED ON SIX OCCASIONS RESULTING IN BURNT WIRING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
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1997-05-14

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 2MEPM37X1LB
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 15-25MPH AND FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD/LATCH. ALSO, DEALER STATED THAT SAFETY CATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
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1997-04-24

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-04-23
  • VIN: 1MEPM38SXLK
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL TANK: THE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED AND GAS IS LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. FORDSTATED THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE GAS TANK. *AK
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1997-03-18

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-02-03
  • VIN: 1MEPM36X7LK
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE WIRING TO THE ALTERNATOR TO BURN OUT. *AK
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1997-03-14

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-08-03
  • VIN: 1MEPM38S1LK
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: TIRE DRY ROTTED.
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1997-03-14

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 1MEPM38S1LK
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.
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1997-03-14

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 1MEPM38S1LK
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: MOTOR MOUNTS DEFECTIVE.
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1997-03-14

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-07-23
  • VIN: 1MEPM38SILK
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: NINE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF, REPLACED EXTENSION PIPE, MUFFLER,TAIL PIPE, CLAMP.
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1990 Mercury Topaz recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1990 Mercury Topaz.

1996-04-25
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • Summary: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
  • Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
1990-10-30
  • Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  • Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
  • Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
  • Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
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