1993 Mercury Topaz Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 21%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,752miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 21% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,752 miles. 2 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.
“Bought car at mooneys desert hot springs auto sales in october 10,2002 as used car. Seat belts do not work. Suspension shakes, brakes make noise. Fuel pump went out fist trip. Drivers window does not retrack right. Engine over heat when idling. Water pump went out. Air conditioner and heater do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10069163, filed 2004-01, 119,252 miles“I purchased a car in october of 2002, the seat belts did not work,the A/C and heater do not work. Fuel pump went out after ap. 300 miles, water pump shortly there after. All 4 tires treaded apart. Electronic side mirrors do not work. Gas gage does not work properly. Heats up when idling. Excessive wobble in rear end. Front end may be from 1992 not 1993 model of car. Drivers window does not retrack right. Trunk lid hook does not work. Brakes make noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10023191, filed 2003-06, 116,252 miles“Water pump has failed aproximately every 20,000 to 30,000 miles form when the car had 11,000 miles to the present. I am unable to get ford to tell me why this problem has continued to occur. I have worked through the dealer to resolve this problem, but no positive results were produced.”
NHTSA complaint #706359, filed 1999-05“While driving, the engine light remains on continuously, consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they changed all spark plugs and oil, the next day consumer parked the vehicle and less than 5 minutes vehicle caught on fire. . After the vehicle caught on fire, the dealer informed consumer that the engine was bad, however consumer stated that no one informed her prior that there was a problem with the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #8002424, filed 2002-01“When driving there is a loud sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. Also, experiencing problems when stopping the vehicle there is some jerking when applying the brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer stated motor mounts needed replacing. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826853, filed 1998-08Related 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 1993 Mercury Topaz
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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