1985 Mercury Topaz Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 Mercury Topaz. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 85V145000Nov 5, 1985227,027 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Mercury Topaz 1984–1985, Ford Tempo 1984–1985

  Reported issue: Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.

  Remedy: Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

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• 85V134000Oct 22, 19853,988 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module
  Covers: Mercury Topaz 1985, Ford Tempo 1985

  Reported issue: The unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash. Consequence of defect: the electronic engine control processor may experience an intermittent timing problem. This problem causes improper execution engine performance which may maintain or cause a partially open throttle.

  Remedy: Replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary.

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• 85V086000Jul 3, 1985226,729 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Mercury Topaz 1984–1985, Ford Tempo 1984–1985

  Reported issue: Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.

  Remedy: Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

  Full campaign details →

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