Ford Topaz 1985
Model Topaz made in 1985 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seats. The car had some investigations: seat belts and steering.
Model 1985
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA91052 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/1991 | 11/24/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE90105 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/01/1990 | 11/29/1990 | STEERING TIE ROD FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/04/1996 | 1 | 04/28/1994 | |
| Engine compartment fire. *sd | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/07/1989 | 04/03/1988 | ||
| Front driver's seatback failed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/20/1996 | |||
| Going about 60 mph on interstate highway smelled plastic burning. pulled off the highway and saw smoke coming from keyhole. grabbed key, got out of car, saw flames coming from steering column, car totaled, nothing left but metal frame. *ak | |||