Ft.wayne, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MAF SENSOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #564031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1994 Mercury Topaz engine problems
18 of the 106 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Topaz are about the engine — 17% of everything reported for this model year.
18
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Gasoline
6
33.3%
Engine
5
27.8%
Emission Control
2
11.1%
GAS Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
5.6%
Exhaust System
1
5.6%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
5.6%
Catalytic Convertor
1
5.6%
FAN
1
5.6%
Engine & Cooling across every Mercury Topaz year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Ft.wayne, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MAF SENSOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #564031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisa, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A HARMONIC BALANCER SHOULD NEVER FAIL ON A "STOCK" CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PART HAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE RATE.I USED TO DRAG RACE AND BUILD ENGINES AND ONLY UNDER RACING CONDITIONS DO STOCK HARMONIC BALANCERS FAIL,NEVER ON A STREET STOCK CONDITION CAR.I THINK THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZZARD BECAUSE IF IT DOES FLY APART IT MAY COME THRU THE HOOD OF THE CAR OR MAYBE THRU THE FIREWALL, IT MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE AND CAUSE A SUDDEN BLOWOUT.I STILL HAVE THE ONE I REPLACED ON MY CAR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXAMINE IT. THANK YOU!!!
NHTSA complaint #728720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paris, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAR WILL ROLL MAYBE 6 INCHES OR A FOOT WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, NO MATTER HOW LONG VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. VEHICLE JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND ROLLS WHEN IN PARK. *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #859398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watauga, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION . VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AFTER STALLING . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #845814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BALANCER IS GONE BAD, CAUSING A VERY LOUD NOISE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE UNBALANCED BRACKET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #845118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Merrill, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. HAD A TUNE UP STILL DOESN'T START ALL THE TIME. WHEN IT DOESN'T START JUMP THE BATTERY AND IT STARTS FOR AWHILE
NHTSA complaint #709518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loraine, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE LOWER CAMSHAFT BALANCER IS LOUD, MAKING A RATTLING SOUND.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #843294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winston-Salem, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
APPARENTLY THE FORD COMPANY KNEW OF THE DEFECTIVE FAN MOTOR/BALANCE PROBLEM, BUT SENT NO NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FIRE. NOW, WE ARE EXPECTED TO PAY OVER $200 TO FIX A DEFECTIVE PART THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY FORD 2 YEARS AGO. THIS IS IRRESPONSIBLE ON THE FORD COMPANY'S PART.
NHTSA complaint #708362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Taylor, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
DEALERS WILL NEVER LISTEN TO CONSUMER AND FIX WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WHEN THEY CAN FIND SOMETHING ELSE. FIRST THAT WILL INCREASE COST OR NOT FIX THE PROBLEM THAT IS OCCURRING AND SHRUG SHOULDERS AND SAY THAT THE CAR IS WORKING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #704866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #514105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #525045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.
NHTSA complaint #523787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #515344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PCV SENSOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #515344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE STOPS AND STARTS AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #515344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLER PULLEY FAILED, CAUSING LOUD KNOCKS.
NHTSA complaint #515344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #515344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.