Mercury Topaz 1985
Model Topaz made in 1985 by Mercury got 5 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: electrical system, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1985
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1985 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 3988 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/22/1985 | 11/04/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash. consequence of defect: the electronic engine control processor may experience an intermittent timing problem. this problem causes improper execution engine performance which may maintain or cause a partially open throttle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electronic engine control processor.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.3 liter engines with 49-states calibrations and automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - 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 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3031200 | Unknown | 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *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 | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE89118 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/19/1989 | 09/06/1989 | SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| DP96002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/11/1996 | 01/19/1996 | REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| Rear brake system failure | ||||||
| PE96005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/19/1996 | 05/28/1996 | REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE | ||
| 1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| Vehicle dies when stopped at traffic light. eec processor is bad. recall that relates, but not included. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/16/1996 | |||
| Rear brake adjuster, continue to fail, every 6 months take the drums off to adjust pe96-005 active. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1996 | 7 | ||
| Rear brakes failed. *sd | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1989 | |
| Pe96-005, rear brake adjusting pin failure, causing the brake not to adjust properly. *ak consumer states rear brakes do not automatically adjust, brakes have to be manually adjusted every couple of months.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent sudden acceleration. tt | |||