CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mercury Topaz has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 11 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (23 reports).
1990 Mercury Topaz recalls
Most common 1990 Mercury Topaz problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
What owners report
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
HEADLIGHT COVERS MADE OF PLASTIC BECAME YELLOW, AND MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DIFFICULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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
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
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
1990 Mercury Topaz questions
Does the 1990 Mercury Topaz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mercury Topaz: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mercury Topaz?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (23), Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Vehicle Speed Control (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mercury Topaz has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.