We found the following complaints for MERCURY TOPAZ (1990)
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Electrical system continues to fail, causing burning and smoking at the harness area resulting in damaging other components.
Alternator lead to the battery melted.
Positive battery cable broke.
The voltage regulator burned out,took to dealer to be replaced.
An electrical short in the alternator,causing the wiring to the alternator to burn out.
The altenator connecting wires get hot, and they have a tendency to melt and catch on fire. Dealer has been contacted.
Alternator has failed on six occasions resulting in burnt wiring and damage to other components.
Alternator socket failed causing vehicle fire.
Whendrivingvehicle will cut off without prior notice. Then, it takes a minute or two to start it over. Dealership was aware of the problem.
Intermittent stalling when attempting to stop/slow down.*skd
Vehiclestalled 7 times at various speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, ignition module was replaced twice, multi-function switch once ,and starter once.
While driving the vehicle at high and low speed and when making a stop,the vehicle stalls/ hesitates and cuts off.
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
Ignition switch fire.
Recall related, ignition switch failure, vehicle was parked under the dash compartment fire, electrical short.
The vehicle caught on fire from the ignition switch while driving the car. Please describe.
Vehicle caught on fire.fire started in the steering column. Vehicle experienced the same problem as manufacturer'srecall7774/ignition switch.fordadvised consumer that this vehicle was not part of the recall.
Ignition switch fire.
Ignition switch fire.
Alternator has failed on six occasions resulting in burnt wiring and damage to other components, recall notice sent in regards to the ignition switch which stated possibility of fire and burning, which could have possibly been related to alternator failures, prior to notice.
Vehiclestalled 7 times at various speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, ignition module was replaced twice, multi-function switch once ,and starter once.
Alternator has been replaced 6 times due to burnt wiring.
Electrical fire in wiring harness to alternator. *sd
Motor mounts defective.
The engine was replaced with only 62,000 miles.please describe.tt
Brother had driven the car to get it washed. Then drove to a restuarant, and the car started smoking and caught on fire.called fire department to extinguish the fire.
Copies of form o.m.b. No. 2127-0008 sent via us mail, and e-mail to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
The smell of burned oil and smoke visible from the front grille was caused by an oil leak. The oil pan and valve cover need to be replaced before the leak leads to a fire.
Exhaust system replaced.
Exhaust system fell off.
Nine months after purchase, entire exhaust system fell off, replaced extension pipe, muffler,tail pipe, clamp.
Air conditioner clutch failed.
Air conditioner evaporator failed.
Headlight covers made of plasticbecame yellow, andmakes night driving difficult.please provide any further information.
Right headlight lense cover came off while driving. Nm
Vehiclestalled 7 times at various speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, ignition module was replaced twice, multi-function switch once ,and starter once.
After parked 30-40 minutes, vehicle caught fire w/cause unknown by fire dept portage county in kent wa., please describe details.tt
Fuel tank: the fuel tankhas corroded and gas is leaking. Tookvehicle in for repairs.fordstated that they can't do anything because there is no recall on the gas tank.
Passenger's door lock inoperative.
Transmission problem.
Owner states that she was involved in a crash while traveling at 15-25mph and front automatic seat belts did not hold/latch. Also, dealer stated that safety catch was defective.
Passenger's shoulderbelt inoperative.
Driver's side seat belt wil not retract,had that one fixed,now the passerger's side seat belt will not retract. When trying to retract the seat belt will not pull over the occupant. (under investigation ea 90 008).
Upon rear end collision, right passenger seat back collapsed due to seat lever failing. Please describe details.tt
Brakes fail upon initial application, don't respond until applied a second time.*aw
Brakes failed due to unknown component breaking off. *dsh
Brakes grab, causing vehicle to vibrate. *sd
Applied brakes, heard noise in rear as if something was loose; feel of brakes pulling; owner will provide more details.
Rear brakes replaced.
Brake pedal goes completely to the floor before stopping due to rear brake assembly adjustor.
Clunking noise in steering column.
Vehicle steering column caught on fire while driving.
Power steering pump failed. *dh
Steering caster split, causing vehicle to pull to right.
Tie rods broke.*skd
Arriving home, was pulling into driveway steering wheel felt funny, the entire right frontwheel fell over,took to dealer, informed tie rod broke, was repaired, but problem still exists.
Lower left control arm has gone out of vehicle.
Struts replaced.
Tire dry rotted.
Idles to fast ,beyondhighidle ,uncontrolable speed while driving
Intermittent stalling. *sd
When vehicle gets up to 10 mph gas pedal sticks.tt
Whenever engine is cold accelerator pedal gets stuck. Needs to press very hard in order for it to catch. Took to dealer & mechanic could not find the problem which occurs frequently,but intermittently.
Whenever engine i s cold, te accelerator pedal gets stuck. Needs to press very hard to get it to catch. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem. At best it's frequent andintermittent.
When taking off from standstill; gas pedal does not smoothly accelerate; sticks; cable to transmission is situated straight up/down; should be slightly bent.t
While driving vehicle the right front passenger's lugs/nuts came off, causing a crash.
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