1990 Mercury Topaz Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Mercury Topaz, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank: the fuel tank has corroded and gas is leaking. Took vehicle in for repairs. Fordstated that they can't do anything because there is no recall on the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #811668, filed 1997-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Topaz
21 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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