1992 Mercury Topaz Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 23%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Mercury Topaz, 23% of the 62 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Consumer was traveling at 30-35mph and started smelling smoke coming through the vents of vehicle. Consumer pulled into driveway & got out. Within minutes, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer will contact manufacturer & federal trade commission.”
NHTSA complaint #859093, filed 2000-03“While driving at various speeds and coming up to a stop light/sign vehicle would stall out. Had no prior warning. Had not been to a dealership to investigate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #887613, filed 2001-05“Vehicle just stops in the middle of the highway without warning. This has been ongoing problem for 6 years. The dealership is not able to correct this problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #844076, filed 1999-08“Whenever vehicle is idling, it would make a rattling noise. Have taken to dealer & informed by mechanic it was crankshaft. This can cause problems with the belts if it overheats.”
NHTSA complaint #847429, filed 1999-09“Engine stalls in traffic without warning, 3 to 5 times a week, happens during weather tempatures of 85 degrees, potential for crash, dealer has no knowledge of what's causing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #817065, filed 1997-11Related recalls
- 97V019000Feb 25, 1997These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The…Covers: Mercury Topaz 1992–1994, Sable 1992–1995, Ford Taurus 1992–1995 +2 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 | 21% |
| 1993 | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 | 14 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 15% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 10 | 22% |
| 1988 | 4 | 19% |
| 1987 | 4 | 25% |
| 1986 | 3 | 33% |
| 1984 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Topaz
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury Topaz
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology