Vehicle caught on fire. Fire started in the steering column. Vehicle experienced the same problem as manufacturer's recall 7774/ignition switch. Ford advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of the recall.
1990 Mercury Topaz: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 48 complaints about the 1990 Mercury Topaz describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19941
- 19933
- 19925
- 19913
- 19906
What owners say
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.
The altenator connecting wires get hot, and they have a tendency to melt and catch on fire. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle steering column caught on fire while driving.
The vehicle caught on fire from the ignition switch while driving the car. Please describe.
After parked 30-40 minutes, vehicle caught fire w/cause unknown by fire dept portage county in kent wa., please describe details. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Mercury Topaz fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Mercury Topaz?
6 of 48 owner complaints about the 1990 Mercury Topaz (13%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Mercury Topaz?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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