1992 Mercury Topaz: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 62 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Topaz describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

1994
1
1993
3
1992
5
1991
3
1990
6

What owners say

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · FL · fire

Vehicle caught on fire from the steering wheel.*mr when the vehicle was started flames burst out from the steering wheel. The vehicle was recalled (96v-071000) but the consumer never received the notice. The ignition switch was the cause of the fire. *ts

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Engine · MI · fire

Consumer was traveling at 30-35mph and started smelling smoke coming through the vents of vehicle. Consumer pulled into driveway & got out. Within minutes, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer will contact manufacturer & federal trade commission.

Filed Oct 21, 1996 · Visibility · WI

Electrical short, consumer turned on the rear defroster/defogger and smoke came from the back window and the rear window shattered.

Filed Sep 6, 1996 · Electrical · OH · fire

While vehicle was parked for (7) hours it caught on fire in the steering column.

Filed Feb 26, 1996 · Engine · OH · fire

Car was sitting in garage and car caught on fire. Please describe .

Service bulletins that may apply

Oct 18, 1999 Service bulletinSubject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
Dec 7, 1998 Service bulletinFord motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
Nov 10, 1997 Service bulletinVehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
Feb 3, 1997 Service bulletinHorn- inoperative- vehicles equipped without speed control and air bags
Nov 18, 1996 Service bulletinWiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported April 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles affected

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 1992 Mercury Topaz fire or smoke

Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Topaz?

5 of 62 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Topaz (8%) 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 1992 Mercury Topaz?

There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Topaz

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