1990 Mercury Topaz Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 44%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Mercury Topaz, 44% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle caught on fire. Fire started in the steering column. Vehicle experienced the same problem as manufacturer's recall 7774/ignition switch. Ford advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #863031, filed 2000-06“Vehicle stalled 7 times at various speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, ignition module was replaced twice, multi-function switch once ,and starter once.”
NHTSA complaint #8016872, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.Covers: Mercury Topaz 1988–1993, Ford Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | 11% |
| 1993 | 13 | 18% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 12 | 30% |
| 1990 | 21 | 44% |
| 1989 | 13 | 28% |
| 1988 | 7 | 33% |
| 1987 | 7 | 44% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 7 | 70% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Topaz
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mercury Topaz
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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