1992 Mercury Topaz engine problems

14 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine
8
Engine: gasoline
7
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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200k+

Mercury Topaz engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Mercury Topaz engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 5

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Risk: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Engine cooling fan firesOpened May 2, 1996, closed September 30, 1996

In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford is aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.

PE96033

What 1992 Mercury Topaz owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Engine · WI

While driving at various speeds and coming up to a stop light/sign vehicle would stall out. Had no prior warning. Had not been to a dealership to investigate problem.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Engine · GA

Vehicle stalls at slow speeds, 35 MPH and when coming to a stop.

Filed Jul 3, 2000 · Engine · NJ

The leaking head gasket caused the engine to fail. Yh

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 Sep 9, 1999 · Engine · WI

Whenever vehicle is idling, it would make a rattling noise. Have taken to dealer & informed by mechanic it was crankshaft. This can cause problems with the belts if it overheats.

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Engine · ID

Vehicle just stops in the middle of the highway without warning. This has been ongoing problem for 6 years. The dealership is not able to correct this problem. Please provide any further details.

Filed Nov 14, 1997 · Engine · MS

Engine stalls in traffic without warning, 3 to 5 times a week, happens during weather tempatures of 85 degrees, potential for crash, dealer has no knowledge of what's causing problem.

Filed Aug 11, 1997 · Engine · OH · fire

Engine fire.

Filed Nov 21, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Brakes failed.

Filed Nov 14, 1996 · Engine · MI

At 55000 miles the crankshaft pulley failed. *ak consumer was told the air conditioner unit failed and it was not necessary to repair it and the failure was really with the crank shift pulley.

Questions about the 1992 Mercury Topaz engine

Does the 1992 Mercury Topaz have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Mercury Topaz, 23% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Mercury Topaz engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Mercury Topaz engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V019000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Topaz have bad engine?

The Mercury Topaz model years with the most engine complaints are 1993 (15 complaints), 1992 (14 complaints) and 1994 (13 complaints).