1991 Mercury Topaz: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 40 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Topaz describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 15%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

1994
3
1993
7
1992
5
1991
6
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Engine · AZ

The engine stalls at gear engagement due to coolant thermostat, the dealer was unable to determine the cause. Nlm

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Engine · AZ

Vehicle would stall in traffic after stopping. Normally in the middle of an intersection. Thermostat was binding, causing it to stall. Dealer's diagnostic machine wasn't reading what problem could have been. *ak

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Electrical · AZ

When riding in traffic vehicle stalls after a period of sitting and trying to accelerate. Dealer has been contacted. Problem was suppose to be fixed, but vehicle is still stalling.

Filed Oct 7, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Vehicle stalls out without any warning, almost resulting in a crash, dealer says there is no problem.

Filed Oct 29, 1996 · Engine · AZ

Intermittent stalling.

Filed Jul 5, 1995 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall.

Service bulletins that may apply

May 3, 1999 Service bulletinFord motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
Apr 13, 1998 Service bulletinA new silicone gasket and sealant
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
Mar 17, 1997 Service bulletinBlower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
Feb 20, 1997 Service bulletinRear engine mount concerns
Dec 1, 1995 Service bulletinCertain 1989 model tempo & topaz cars equipped w/ 2.3L hsc engines built from 5/31/89 at kansas city &...
Jul 1, 1995 Service bulletinTemperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1991 Mercury Topaz stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1991 Mercury Topaz?

6 of 40 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercury Topaz (15%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Mercury Topaz?

There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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