1993 Mercury Topaz electrical problems

13 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 18%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition
8
Wiring
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Ignition: module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Topaz electrical problems in other years

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

What 1993 Mercury Topaz owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical · MA

This is the same problem ford company is being suied for I was never told car is now with new ower had to trade it in was dangerous to drive. No safety defect listed.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Electrical · NJ

Vehicle stalls out, and was told this is a tfi margin ( a device that regulates flow of electric current to sparks plugs). When vehicle stalls, consumer cuts it off, and then turns it back on. It immediately starts right back up.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Electrical · MO

Intermittentlly hot climate vehicle stalls out and dies. Dealer has been notified.*ak the vehicle can not be driven in hot weather or on highway due to the stalling problem.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Electrical · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CT

Intermittently it is hard to start vehicle and it overheats. Recalls have been issued on the vehicle's make/model for ignition and engine. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · UN

Electric system failure, causinhg power windows/doors to malfunction. Also ABS make metal to metal grinding noises.

Filed Jun 18, 1996 · Electrical · PA · crash · fire

The vehicle caught on fire from under the dash while parked. *ak

Filed May 9, 1996 · Electrical · MN · fire

Ignition fire.

Filed Mar 19, 1996 · Electrical · KS

Heater blower switch wires burned up because fuse is not blowing due to wire size not being appropriate.

Filed Mar 11, 1996 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle hesitates and vibrates. Resulting in vehicle stalling.

Questions about the 1993 Mercury Topaz electrical

Does the 1993 Mercury Topaz have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Topaz electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Topaz electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Topaz have the most electrical problems?

The Mercury Topaz model years with the most electrical complaints are 1990 (21 complaints), 1991 (13 complaints) and 1993 (13 complaints).