1992 Mercury Topaz Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1992 Mercury Topaz, and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1992 Mercury Topaz
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
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Ignition (electrical system)
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Mercury Topaz have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,508 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury topaz. While driving between 25-30 MPH, the vehicle would not move forward. It only rolled backwards into traffic. The vehicle is currently with a mechanic. The VIN”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2008 · Power train
“The ignition switch fell apart 3 times on the topaz since 1995, the switches i bought at ford dealership was the exact same one that fell apart. First the accessories stop worked one at a time, a/c, t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2007 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Mercury Topaz. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–21 / 22–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mercury Topaz model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercury Topaz model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Mercury Topaz | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Mercury Topaz | 5 | 10 |
| 1985 Mercury Topaz | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 Mercury Topaz | 0 | 9 |
| 1987 Mercury Topaz | 0 | 16 |
| 1988 Mercury Topaz | 2 | 21 |
| 1989 Mercury Topaz | 1 | 46 |
| 1990 Mercury Topaz | 1 | 48 |
| 1991 Mercury Topaz | 1 | 40 |
| 1992 Mercury Topaz | 2 | 62 |
| 1993 Mercury Topaz | 2 | 71 |
| 1994 Mercury Topaz | 1 | 63 |
| 1995 Mercury Topaz | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Mercury Topaz | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1992 Mercury Topaz
How do I know if my 1992 Mercury Topaz has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1992 Mercury Topaz; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercury dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V071000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mercury models
- Sable5,381 complaints
- Grand Marquis3,951 complaints
- Milan2,519 complaints
- Mountaineer1,992 complaints
- Cougar1,893 complaints
- Villager1,725 complaints
- Mariner1,296 complaints
- Mystique1,019 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.