Vehicle stalled 7 times at various speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, ignition module was replaced twice, multi-function switch once ,and starter once.
Mercury Topaz stalling problems
26 of the 285 owner complaints about the Mercury Topaz describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Car will not start unless you mess with the shifter and car stalls out at times does not always register in park.
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.
2.3l engine intermittently would stalls out while traveling at any given speed. Vehicle had been worked on by dealer on one occasion, and on two occasions by an independent repair shop. But, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
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.
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.
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.
The vehicle's tpi module is defective and is causing the vehicle to stall intermittently, consumer request that the manufacturer replace this component at their expense. Nlm
The engine stalls at gear engagement due to coolant thermostat, the dealer was unable to determine the cause. Nlm
Vehicle stalls at slow speeds, 35 MPH and when coming to a stop.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the Mercury Topaz stalling
Which Mercury Topaz years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (7 complaints), 1991 (6 complaints) and 1990 (5 complaints).
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