9
recalls
The Mercury Topaz has 9 recalls covering 9.25 million vehicles as reported; model year 1984 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 1984: 5
Units affected
9.25M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercury Topaz, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system102
- Engine and engine cooling79
- Seat belts70
- Service brakes, hydraulic49
- Vehicle speed control31
- Fuel system, gasoline30
- Power train26
- Complaints
- 394
- Crashes reported
- 25
- Fires reported
- 53
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Topaz by component
- Electrical system2 · 7.90M units
- Suspension2 · 454K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 75K units
- Interior lighting1 · 626 units
- Seat belts1 · 530K units
- Seats1 · 196K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 91K units
Mercury Topaz recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1997 | Ford Taurus, Tempo; Lincoln Continental; Mercury Sable and 1 more (1992-1995): Engine and engine coolingNo. 97V019000 | Fire | 75,200 |
| Apr 25, 1996 | Ford Aerostar, Bronco, Crown Victoria, Escort and 14 more (1988-1993): Electrical systemNo. 96V071000 | Fire | 7,900,000 |
| Mar 1, 1988 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 88V024000 | Other or not stated | 91,000 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1984): SeatsNo. 86V082000 | Crash risk | 195,732 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1984-1985): SuspensionNo. 85V145000 | Crash risk | 227,027 |
| Oct 22, 1985 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1985): Electrical systemNo. 85V134000 | Crash risk | 3,988 |
| Jul 3, 1985 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1984-1985): SuspensionNo. 85V086000 | Crash risk | 226,729 |
| Dec 20, 1983 | Ford Bronco, Bronco II, Crown Victoria, Escort and 14 more (1984): Seat beltsNo. 83V134000 | Other or not stated | 530,000 |
| May 16, 1983 | Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1984): Interior lightingNo. 83V055000 | Fire | 626 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1995 Mercury Topaz recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1995 Mercury Topaz. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Topaz have?
9 recalls cover the Mercury Topaz, for 9.25 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Topaz?
Electrical system: named in 102 of the 394 safety complaints about the Mercury Topaz, then engine and engine cooling (79). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.