1994 Mercury Topaz engine problems

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

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
6
Engine
5
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: fan
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Topaz engine problems in other years

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 1994 Mercury Topaz owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Maf sensor failed.

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Engine · VA

A harmonic balancer should never fail on a "stock" car, I was told that this part has a very common failure rate.I used to drag race and build engines and only under racing conditions do stock harmonic balancers fail,never on a street stock condition car.I think that this is a saftey hazzard because if it does fly apart it may come thru the hood of the car or maybe thru the firewall, it may even damage the front right tire and cause a sudden blowout.I still have the one I replaced on my car if you would like to examine it. Thank you!!!

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Engine · TX

Car will roll maybe 6 inches or a foot when vehicle is turned off, no matter how long vehicle has been turned off. Vehicle jumps in and out of gear, and rolls when in park. *ak.et.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Engine · TX

While traveling vehicle would stall without any indication . Vehicle will not restart after stalling . Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 16, 1999 · Engine · CA

Engine balancer is gone bad, causing a very loud noise within the engine compartment due to the unbalanced bracket. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Engine · WI

Took car to dealership several times but can't find a problem. Had a tune up still doesn't start all the time. When it doesn't start jump the battery and it starts for awhile

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Engine · OH

The lower camshaft balancer is loud, making a rattling sound.consumer has contacted dealer.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Engine · NC

Apparently the ford company knew of the defective fan motor/balance problem, but sent no notification to owners. The problem could have resulted in an engine fire. Now, we are expected to pay over $200 to fix a defective part that should have been repaired by ford 2 years ago. This is irresponsible on the ford company's part.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · MI

Dealers will never listen to consumer and fix what is really wrong when they can find something else. First that will increase cost or not fix the problem that is occurring and shrug shoulders and say that the car is working within specifications. No safety defect included in summary.

Filed Nov 18, 1997 · Engine · NV

Engine crankshaft pulley broke.

Questions about the 1994 Mercury Topaz engine

Does the 1994 Mercury Topaz have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Mercury Topaz, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1994 Mercury Topaz engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).