Mercury Topaz Awd 1991
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1991 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 |
| 18 - 19 MPG | 22 - 29 MPG | 386.39 - 467.73 g/mile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- The 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd is $2550.
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Where is the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd produced?
- The 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd?
- There are 5 recall(s) for the 1991 Mercury Topaz Awd, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 31531 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Recall 1995197 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 1992011 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Topaz
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 3203 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 7812 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Topaz Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3202 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 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 7813 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) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.4444 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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Topaz
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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, 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 3201 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 7814 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Topaz Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.3333 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3200 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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 7815 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) 90 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.7692 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
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
- 99129 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- 99816 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *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
- 9873 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- 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
- 9768 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *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
- ONP95B77 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Certain 1989 model tempo & topaz cars equipped w/ 2.3l hsc engines built from 5/31/89 at kansas city & 6/22/89 at oakville through the end of the 1989 model year and all 1990 through 1994 tempo & topaz cars equipped with 2.3l hsc engines t
- 95153 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd
- 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
Known Recall Investigations
Engine cooling fan fires investigation # PE96033
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.
Rear brk adjuster failure investigation # PE96005
1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz
Rear brake system failure investigation # DP96002
There is no summary currently available
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20030424 |
I took my car to have it serviced on friday and they said i had a gas leak which i hadn't noticed. I had even smoked in my car on the way to the station. When they was emptying the gas tank something sparked and caught the car on fire which ended up destroying my car and 3 others plus the station. My car was a 1991 mercury topaz. Has there been any similar situations involving the fuel tank or system on these cars? *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010805 |
Oil leaks out of the top of the engine when first driven, causing vehicle to smoke until oil is burned out. Vehicle also dies unexpectedly when driving in hot weather. The ignition has been replaced three(3) times by consumer using rebuilt, new and manufactured parts. *jg
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001221 |
Vehicle would stall in traffic after stopping. Normally in the middle of an intersection. Thermostat was binding, causing it to stall. Dealer's diagnostic machine wasn't reading what problem could have been. *ak *slc
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20000114 |
Vehicle caught fire due to defective ignition switch. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model. However, the consumer was not notified prior to the fire. Dealer has refused to reimburse for or replace car. *ak *ml
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990710 |
Front passenger's restraint would not retract. Dealer has not been notified. *ak *ml
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990513 |
Seat belt latch would get stuck in the buckle, once released, the belts may or maynot reconnect. After awhile the belts do not connect at all/ become inoperative. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19981230 |
When starting the vehicle up and applying the accelerator, the throttle keeps getting stuck. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19981010 |
Whenever driving front of the vehicle is pulling to the left.Consumer had the vehicle in the shop twice, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19980316 |
Had just started vehicle & left it parked & running. Left for a moment. After returning, noticed flames around the edges of the hood. Called fire department. They put flames out & informed owner it was electrical wiring & harness. Vehicle was totaled. *ak