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1994 Mercury Topaz

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1993 Mercury Topaz

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1993 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1992 Mercury Topaz

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1992 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1991 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1990 Mercury Topaz

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1990 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1989 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1988 Mercury Topaz

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.

Corrective Action

if both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.

Recall Notes

replace attachment screws with screws with pre applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.

1988 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1987 Mercury Topaz

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1986 Mercury Topaz

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1985 Mercury Topaz

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

1985 Mercury Topaz

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Consequence of Defect

the unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash. consequence of defect: the electronic engine control processor may experience an intermittent timing problem. this problem causes improper execution engine performance which may maintain or cause a partially open throttle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary.

1985 Mercury Topaz

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1985 Mercury Topaz

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

the forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1984 Mercury Topaz

Component

Interior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation.