1991 Mercury Topaz Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 30%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Mercury Topaz, 30% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Oil leaks out of the top of the engine when first driven, causing vehicle to smoke until oil is burned out. Vehicle also dies unexpectedly when driving in hot weather. The ignition has been replaced three(3) times by consumer using rebuilt, new and manufactured parts.”
NHTSA complaint #8009258, filed 2002-05“Had just started vehicle & left it parked & running. Left for a moment. After returning, noticed flames around the edges of the hood. Called fire department. They put flames out & informed owner it was electrical wiring & harness. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #823204, filed 1998-05“When riding in traffic vehicle stalls after a period of sitting and trying to accelerate. Dealer has been contacted. Problem was suppose to be fixed, but vehicle is still stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #880429, filed 2001-02Related 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 1991 Mercury Topaz
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mercury Topaz
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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