Mercury Topaz 1984
Model Topaz made in 1984 by Mercury got 13 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, power train and seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, interior lighting and seat belts.
Model 1984
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V055000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1983 to 04/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 626 | 05/04/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/16/1983 | 05/31/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lights; headlamps and instrument panel interior control switches.consequences of defect: overheating could cause melting of the switch, possiblyleading to a fire and personal injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V082000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1983 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 195732 | 06/20/1986 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/24/1986 | 07/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: driver's seat back. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V145000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1983 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 227027 | 11/05/1985 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/05/1985 | 11/13/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear suspension bolts. vehicle description: passenger cars. this is an addendum the nhtsa recall number 85v086000. | |||||||||||||||
| 85V086000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/01/1983 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 226729 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/03/1985 | 07/09/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: rear suspension bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3031200 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87028 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/01/1987 | 01/21/1988 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE88034 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/18/1988 | 09/19/1988 | HALFSHAFT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE96005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/19/1996 | 05/28/1996 | REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE | ||
| 1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz | ||||||
| DP96002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/11/1996 | 01/19/1996 | REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| Rear brake system failure | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87016 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/15/1987 | 08/06/1987 | STEERING SYST. FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| No summary liste dfor this vehicle. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at 18 mph the vehicle is stalling and cutting off. consumer had the computer chip replaced, and the dealer can't determine the caus eof stalling. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/12/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the ignition switch, when the vehicle is in the off position the starter will start running until the vehicle caught fire in the steering column. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Ignition switch fire. *sd | |||
| 08/12/1989 | |||
| Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire. (the vehicle was in motion). *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/17/1996 | |||
| Engine compartment fire caused by the electrical system wiring. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| While driving, flames started shooting out from underhood; driver got out, started running, turned around, vehicle blew up; vehicle had oil leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at 18 mph the vehicle is stalling and cutting off. consumer had the computer chip replaced, and the dealer can't determine the caus eof stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 0 | |||
| When vehicle gets hot it will stall, sometimes vehicle will not start.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 0 | ||
| Tfi module stopped functioning, causing car to stall. but now it won't start. consumer has replaced 3 of these modules within the last three years. consumer was very upset because there could be an accident.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Took vehicle to dealer for heater hose repair. while there, was informed by mechanic that headlight would flutter/flicker off and on. could not find cause of problem. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Took vehicle to dealer for heater hose repair. while there, was informed by mechanic that headlight would flutter/flicker off and on. could not find cause of problem. *ak | |||