Mercury Topaz Awd 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1ME KNJ WF1 JC1 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 21 MPG | 22 - 29 MPG | 370.29 - 467.73 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- The 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd is $2550.
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Where is the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd produced?
- The 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 1988 Mercury Topaz Awd, additional information is below.
Recall 31528 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Recall 26701 [USA]: If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.
Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 1988027 [Canada]: Engine
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Topaz
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 28856 Model name (carline) Topaz Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0301 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.1252 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Topaz
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3200 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 4440 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Topaz Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Topaz
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3204 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Vehicle record id 4441 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Topaz Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.6667 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Topaz Awd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3203 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 4442 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Topaz Awd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- 9562 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Unknown
- 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- 01156 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- 9874 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- 9864 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- 9848 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- 985A13 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- 985A12 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
- 9832 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc
- 97111097234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- 97610 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- BC3143970220 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Rear engine mount concerns. *tw
- 962612 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- 96221 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- 96249 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- 96246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- 95212 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- 9582 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR: A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
- BC2471950503 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR: Blower motor chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *tw
- 9562 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- 9546 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR: Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
- 9515 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Delayed and/or intermittent no upshift of 1-2 gear. *tw
- BC8774941201 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New revised clutch seals to correct a no reverse in extreme cold weather conditions. *tw
- BC0391941201 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: The tv plunger valve position may be incorrect causing vehicles to have an intermittent no 1-2 upshift problem or cold/hard accelerator pedal effort. *tw
- 94248 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit the lack of reverse in extreme cold conditions. *tw
Rear brk adjuster failure investigation # PE96005
1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz
Rear brake system failure investigation # DP96002
There is no summary currently available
Failed passive restraint investigation # EA90008
We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system.Additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20030409 |
In the case of the defective ford ignition modules( howard vs ford), all the claims that i sent in were rejected by ford. They seem to be using the "jump through the hoop tactic" is this how one of the most defective automotive part recall be handled? In my case there could have been a fatal crash due to the ignition module failing while driving. *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030314 |
My air conditioning won't work, my steering is a problem, when i hit the gas pedal once and then let go of it, my steering wheel moves back to its original positon. My valve cover gasket leaks so bad that it smokes. I put 3 quarts in it to go about 20 miles and that really sucks.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021009 |
Vehicle stalls when i take my foot off the gas
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011116 |
I filed a complain with ford relative the tfi module with copies of the bill. I was reimbursed for much of the expense less $70. I called, ford could not discuss on phone, was told to write complain to a ford group in ca. This was 3 weeks ago, still no response from ford. The check, dated 4/4/2003 was for the sum of $482.84, my total cost for the towing and repairs was $559.47. There is no-one that i have been able to reach at ford who will even answer questions relative this settlement! *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990123 |
Intermittently the vehicle will not go above 20 mph.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980124 |
Was backing out of driveway vehicle started to jerk & wobble in rear. Took vehicle to repair shop & was informed that motor mounts needed to be replaced. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19971013 |
Headlight assembly lens deteriorated, dirty/contamindated, impairs drivers vision while driving at night, according to dealer the entire headlight assembly needed replacing. *ak *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 19970921 |
The restraint release on the vehicle does not release the belt when pushed . The owner took the vehicle to a independent dealer, and was informed that the frame of the restraint system is bent. The dealer told owner that after three years there was nothing that can be done without charging the owner. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960629 |
Seat belt buckle fails to stay latched.