1993 Mercury Topaz engine problems

15 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
4
Engine
4
Cooling system: fan
2
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercury Topaz engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Topaz engine

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

Stalling 7

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 1993 Mercury Topaz owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 119,252 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · IL

When the brakes were applied brake pedal became very hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle shut off unexpectedly.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 116,252 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · TX · fire

While driving, the engine light remains on continuously, consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they changed all spark plugs and oil, the next day consumer parked the vehicle and less than 5 minutes vehicle caught on fire.*ak. After the vehicle caught on fire, the dealer informed consumer that the engine was bad, however consumer stated that no one informed her prior that there was a problem with the engine.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Engine · IL

Vehicle will stall and then shut off while traveling at 65 MPH. *ak dealer has replaced ignition module, fuel filter, spark plugs, and distributor cap, however vehicle continues to stall, possibly engine related.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Engine · CD

The crankshaft pulley failed causing a rattling noise to come from under the hood when started. The metal had separated from the rubber and the keyed center portion appears to have broke loose from the casting. Nlm

Filed Apr 28, 2000 · Engine · UN

Vehicle continually stalls, mechanic is not able to determine problem.

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 Jun 16, 1999 · Engine · NY

Gear cracked causing the transmission to lock up and destroy entire transmission. Nlm

Filed May 9, 1999 · Engine · OK

Water pump has failed aproximately every 20,000 to 30,000 miles form when the car had 11,000 miles to the present. I am unable to get ford to tell me why this problem has continued to occur. I have worked through the dealer to resolve this problem, but no positive results were produced.

Questions about the 1993 Mercury Topaz engine

Does the 1993 Mercury Topaz have engine problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Topaz engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).