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Common 1993 Mercury Topaz problems
The Mercury Topaz, produced from 1984 to 1994, is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners. This problem can be traced back to the fuel system, which may require inspection and possible replacement of parts such as the fuel pump or fuel filter.
Another issue that has been reported by Topaz owners is related to the throttle position sensor (TPS) and mass air flow (MAF) sensor. These sensors play a critical role in controlling the engine's fuel-air mixture, and malfunctions can result in starting problems, surging at idle, and rough driving. In some cases, the TPS and MAF sensors may need to be replaced to resolve these issues.
The Topaz has also been known to have problems with the CV joints, which can fail prematurely, especially in the 1992 model year. CV joints are crucial for the smooth operation of the car's drivetrain, and their failure can result in a loud clicking or popping noise, particularly during turns. Replacing the faulty CV joints can help restore the car's drivability.
Additionally, some Topaz owners have reported issues with the air conditioning system, which may constantly break down or fail to cool the car effectively. This problem can be traced back to various components of the air conditioning system, such as the compressor, condenser, or evaporator, and may require replacement or repair.
Lastly, the Topaz has been known to have problems with the high idle and hard shifting, particularly in the 1987 model year. These issues can be caused by various factors, such as a faulty idle air control (IAC) valve, throttle position sensor, or transmission control module. Inspection and replacement of the faulty parts can help resolve these issues.
In summary, the Mercury Topaz has several common problems, including engine cranking but not starting, throttle position sensor and mass air flow sensor malfunctions, premature failure of CV joints, air conditioning system breakdowns, and high idle and hard shifting. Addressing these issues can help restore the car's drivability and reliability.
1993 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:
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Mercury Topaz vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Mercury Topaz
The NHTSA has received 80 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Mercury Topaz. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Mercury Topaz vehicles.
2017-09-16
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-07
- VIN: 1MEPM31X0PK
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMACTIC SHOULDER RETRACTING STUCK AT TOP OF TRACK
2012-03-13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-02
- VIN: 1MEPM36X3PK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THERE IS A SPEED CONTROL ISSUE. INTERMITTENTLY, THE CAR WILL BECOME LOCKED AT 2 RPM WHILE STILL ACCELERATING TO 65+ MPH. THE DRIVING IS NON-SPECIFIC; I COULD BE IDLING, ON THE FREEWAY OR ON SURFACE STREETS. ALTHOUGH I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR CONTINUES TO SPEED UP. IMMEDIATELY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE ISSUE EITHER. ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED ON AGAIN, IT LOCKS AT 4 RPM WHILE IN PARK. THE ISSUE MAY TAKE UP TO 30MINS TO SUBSIDE. LUCKILY, THE BRAKES HAVE YET TO FAIL WHEN THE CAR VOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES (ALTHOUGH THIS DOES WEAR ON THE BRAKES LIKE CRAZY). *TR
2004-02-10
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-28
- Crash: 1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN VEERED OFF THE ROAD TOT HE RIGHT AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *PH *NM
2004-01-15
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- VIN: 1MEPM36X3PK
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,TIRES
- Summary: BOUGHT CAR AT MOONEYS DESERT HOT SPRINGS AUTO SALES IN OCTOBER 10,2002 AS USED CAR. SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. SUSPENSION SHAKES, BRAKES MAKE NOISE. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT FIST TRIP. DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT RETRACK RIGHT. ENGINE OVER HEAT WHEN IDLING. WATER PUMP WENT OUT. AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER DO NOT WORK.
2003-12-30
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-23
- VIN: 1MEPM36X9PK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: SEPT 9, 2003 [XXX] FORD MOTOR COMPANY ONE AMERICAN ROAD DEARBORN, MI 48126 DEAR[XXX]: THIS LETTER TO YOU COMES AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS OVER THE YEARS TO COLLECT THE $223.30 CLAIM PAST DUE AND OWED TO ME FOR THE 2002 RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TFI MODULE. AT LOWER LEVELS, I HAVE BEEN TREATED VERY RUDELY, IGNORED, PATRONIZED AND/OR INTERMINABLY REROUTED AND DISCONNECTED AT FORD AND ITS SETTLEMENT AGENTS VOICEMAIL. THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE TO THE APPEAL SENT AND DATED 4-17-03. HOWEVER I SEARCHED AND FOUND THE DEFECTIVE MOTOR CRAFT PART THAT COCHRANS AUTO BODY IN CHESWICK PA 15024 RETURNED TO ME WHEN THEY REPLACED IT. NOW I AM RETURNING IT TO YOU DIRECTLY AS POSITIVE PROOF THAT THE WORK WAS PERFORMED ON MY 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ VIN # [XXX] AND THE $223.30 CLAIM IS LEGITIMATE. PLEASE PROMPTLY SEND ME A CHECK FOR $223.30. ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN IN THE HANDS OF YOUR SETTLEMENT AGENT SINCE MARCH 23 2002. THANK YOU. YOURS TRULY, [XXX] OCT 21, 2003 FOLLOW UP DUE TO NO RESPONSE NOW THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. DELIVERY WAS CONFIRMED TO YOUR OFFICE OF THE DEFECTIVE MOTOR CRAFT PART. ITS DIFFICULT TO RECONCILE CUSTOMER DISREGARD WITH FORDS QUALITY IS JOB 1 BRANDING CAMPAIGN! . PLEASE DISBURSE A CHECK TO ME FOR $223.30. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2003-12-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEPM36X9PB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. *AK
2003-06-16
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-12
- VIN: 1MEPM36X3PK
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I PURCHASED A CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2002, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK,THE A/C AND HEATER DO NOT WORK. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AFTER AP. 300 MILES, WATER PUMP SHORTLY THERE AFTER. ALL 4 TIRES TREADED APART. ELECTRONIC SIDE MIRRORS DO NOT WORK. GAS GAGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. HEATS UP WHEN IDLING. EXCESSIVE WOBBLE IN REAR END. FRONT END MAY BE FROM 1992 NOT 1993 MODEL OF CAR. DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT RETRACK RIGHT. TRUNK LID HOOK DOES NOT WORK. BRAKES MAKE NOISE. *NLM
2003-03-30
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-31
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WENT OUT WITH WARNING AND REAR STARTING TO. *NLM
2002-08-26
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-01
- VIN: 2MEPM36XXPB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WHEN NOT IN USE THE SEAT BELT MOTOR KEEPS RUNNING WHICH HAS DRAINED THE BATTERY, AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE, NOW THE PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCK HAS FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
2002-02-01
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-06
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLE UNDERCARRIAGE, LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, PLASTIC FENDER WELL, AND LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WERE DAMAGED. THE OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOUR LUGS WAS MISSING, THE OTHER THREE APPEARED UNBROKEN (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *YD
2002-02-01
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-06
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, POSSIBLE UNDERCARRIAGE, LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, PLASTIC FENDER WELL, AND LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL WERE DAMAGED. THE OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOUR LUGS WAS MISSING, THE OTHER THREE APPEARED UNBROKEN (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *YD
2002-01-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEPM36X9PB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS YOU MESS WITH THE SHIFTER AND CAR STALLS OUT AT TIMES DOES NOT ALWAYS REGISTER IN PARK. *AK
2002-01-17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MEPM36X4PB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON CONTINUOUSLY, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CHANGED ALL SPARK PLUGS AND OIL, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LESS THAN 5 MINUTES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE WAS BAD, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATED THAT NO ONE INFORMED HER PRIOR THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE.*SLC
2001-08-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-01
- VIN: 2MEPM36X8PB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE WILL STALL AND THEN SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION MODULE, FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS, AND DISTRIBUTOR CAP, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. *SLC
2001-08-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-24
- VIN: 2MEPM36X4PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM FORD COMPANY IS BEING SUIED FOR I WAS NEVER TOLD CAR IS NOW WITH NEW OWER HAD TO TRADE IT IN WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
2001-08-03
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1MEPM36XXPK
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES WILL NOT RETRACT. SHOULDER BELT PORTION IS LOCKED IN AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR MECHANISM. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2001-06-21
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BECOMES JAMMED WITHIN RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2001-05-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-15
- VIN: 2MEPM36X4PB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE STALLS OUT, AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A TFI MARGIN ( A DEVICE THAT REGULATES FLOW OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO SPARKS PLUGS). WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, CONSUMER CUTS IT OFF, AND THEN TURNS IT BACK ON. IT IMMEDIATELY STARTS RIGHT BACK UP. *AK
2001-04-30
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: RETRACTOR SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES FAILED AD BECAME STUCK. BELTS WILL NOT COME OUYT OR RETRACT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2001-04-27
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-08-03
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAKES A REAL FUNNY NOISE WHEN IT GETS STUCK AT TOP. SHAKE IT, AND IT WILL GO BACK DOWN. BUCKLES WON'T RELEASE. IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO BE CUT OUT.*AK
2001-03-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1MEPM36XXPK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLLY HOT CLIMATE VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN IN HOT WEATHER OR ON HIGHWAY DUE TO THE STALLING PROBLEM. *YH
2001-02-01
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-01-01
- VIN: N/A
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BALL JOINTS WENT OUT 2 WEEKS AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE OUT TWO OR THREE TIMES SINCE THEN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER FIXED PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. BUT, AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. BALL JOINTS WENT OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH. *AK
2000-09-13
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-13
- VIN: 2GTEK19MXT1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING WOULD HEAR A METALLIC NOISE. HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 1ST & 2ND GEAR. TRANSMISSION DIP STICK WOULD HAVE METAL SHAVING ON IT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PLANATARY GEAR HAD FAILED. *AK
2000-06-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-29
- VIN: 2MEBM36X1PB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED CAUSING A RATTLING NOISE TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN STARTED. THE METAL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBER AND THE KEYED CENTER PORTION APPEARS TO HAVE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CASTING. NLM
2000-06-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEBM36X1PB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EGR SENSOR AND HOSE FAILED. NLM
1993 Mercury Topaz recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1993 Mercury Topaz.
1997-02-25
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Summary: 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 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: 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.
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.
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