ElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 16, 2002
MAF SENSOR FAILED. *YD
- NHTSA ID
- 564031
- Incident
- Apr 26, 2000
1994 Mercury Topaz Engine Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
14
Latest Jan 16, 2002
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
22%
of 63 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0
What this page shows
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Mercury Topaz submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 14 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming engine
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Engine
Filed Aug 22, 2000
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!!!
- NHTSA ID
- 728720
- Incident
- Jan 25, 1999
Engine
Filed Mar 29, 2000
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 859398
Engine
Filed Aug 25, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION . VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AFTER STALLING . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 845814
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1998
Engine
Filed Aug 16, 1999
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. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 845118
Engine
Filed Aug 2, 1999
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
- NHTSA ID
- 709518
- Incident
- May 1, 1998
Engine
Filed Jul 26, 1999
THE LOWER CAMSHAFT BALANCER IS LOUD, MAKING A RATTLING SOUND.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 843294
- Incident
- Jul 12, 1999
Engine
Filed Jul 8, 1999
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 708362
- Incident
- Jul 5, 1999
EngineSuspension
Filed Mar 24, 1999
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. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 704866
- Incident
- Mar 15, 1994
Engine
Filed Nov 18, 1997
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE.
- NHTSA ID
- 525045
- Incident
- Sep 4, 1997
Engine
Filed Oct 15, 1997
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.
- NHTSA ID
- 523787
- Incident
- Aug 11, 1997
BrakesHeating & air conditioningDriver assistance+7 more
Filed Aug 18, 1997
FAILED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. FAILED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK. FAILED DRIVE BELT--ROT. TIRE WILL NOT RETAIN PRESSURE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. FUEL INJECTOR DAMAGE. FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. REPLACED FRONT BRAKES TWICE. OWNER WANTS THE CAR TO BE TAKEN BACK.
- NHTSA ID
- 515570
BrakesHeating & air conditioningDriver assistance+8 more
Filed Mar 2, 1997
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 515344
EngineExterior lightingTransmission
Filed Jan 22, 1997
EMISSIONS SYSTEM FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 514105
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Other components reported on this vehicle
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Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .