Drivers side automactic shoulder retracting stuck at top of track
The worst 1993 Mercury Topaz problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts17
- Engine15
- Electrical13
- Brakes12
- Fuel system6
- Suspension6
- Transmission5
- Visibility4
- Acceleration3
- Airbags2
- Wheels2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Topaz
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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
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
See all 2 recalls for the 1993 Mercury Topaz
Defect investigations
Engine cooling fan fires
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mercury Topaz 59
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
1993 Mercury Topaz fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 25-30 | 21-24 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 22-26 | 19-21 |
What 1993 Mercury Topaz owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is a speed control issue. Intermittently, the car will become locked at 2 RPM while still accelerating to 65+ MPH. The driving is non-specific; I could be idling, on the freeway or on surface streets. Although I remove my foot from the accelerator, the car continues to speed up. Immediately turning off the engine does not eliminate the issue either. Once the car is turned on again, it locks at 4 RPM while in park. The issue may take up to 30mins to subside. Luckily, the brakes have yet to fail when the car voluntarily accelerates (although this does wear on the brakes like crazy).
The vehicle's left front wheel came off while driving and struck another vehicle. The vehicle then veered off the road tot he right and hit a guardrail. (ohio traffic crash report) *ph
Bought car at mooneys desert hot springs auto sales in october 10,2002 as used car. Seat belts do not work. Suspension shakes, brakes make noise. Fuel pump went out fist trip. Drivers window does not retrack right. Engine over heat when idling. Water pump went out. Air conditioner and heater do not work.
Sept 9, 2003 [xxx] ford motor company one american road dearborn, mi 48126 dear[xxx]: this letter to you comes after repeated attempts over the years to collect the $223.30 claim past due and owed to me for the 2002 recall announcement and replacement of the tfi module. At lower levels, I have been treated very rudely, ignored, patronized and/or interminably rerouted and disconnected at ford and its settlement agents voicemail. There has been no response to the appeal sent and dated 4-17-03. However I searched and found the defective motor craft part that cochrans auto body in cheswick pa 15024 returned to me when they replaced it. Now I am returning it to you directly as positive proof that the work was performed on my 1993 mercury topaz VIN # [xxx] and the $223.30 claim is legitimate. Please promptly send me a check for $223.30. All other required documentation has been in the hands of your settlement agent since march 23 2002. Thank you. Yours truly, [xxx] oct 21, 2003 follow up due to no response now there has been no response from you. Delivery was confirmed to your office of the defective motor craft part. Its difficult to reconcile customer disregard with fords quality is job 1 branding campaign! . Please disburse a check to me for $223.30. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When the brakes were applied brake pedal became very hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle shut off unexpectedly.
I purchased a car in october of 2002, the seat belts did not work,the A/C and heater do not work. Fuel pump went out after ap. 300 miles, water pump shortly there after. All 4 tires treaded apart. Electronic side mirrors do not work. Gas gage does not work properly. Heats up when idling. Excessive wobble in rear end. Front end may be from 1992 not 1993 model of car. Drivers window does not retrack right. Trunk lid hook does not work. Brakes make noise.
Right front ball joint went out with warning and rear starting to.
Automatic seat belt when not in use the seat belt motor keeps running which has drained the battery, and could also cause seat belt to be inoperative, now the passenger power door lock has failed. Contacted dealer.
Driver involved in an accident, possible undercarriage, left front quarter panel, plastic fender well, and left front turn signal were damaged. The ohio traffic police observed one of the four lugs was missing, the other three appeared unbroken (ohio traffic crash report).
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Questions about the 1993 Mercury Topaz
Is the 1993 Mercury Topaz reliable?
Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 1.5 times a typical Topaz model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mercury Topaz?
Seat belts, with 17 complaints. Next is engine (15).
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Topaz have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
What year does the Mercury Topaz have the most seat belts problems?
The Mercury Topaz model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (17 complaints), 1992 (16 complaints) and 1994 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercury Topaz get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Mercury Topaz range from 19 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 25-30 highway.
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