Mercury TOPAZ electrical problems
16 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
244 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
16 of 244 complaints match this topic (6.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 982939 · 1996-04-18 (April 18, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. (THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION). *AK
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Owner report 983147 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. *AK
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Owner report 983878 · 1996-05-01 (May 1, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
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Owner report 983211 · 1996-04-22 (April 22, 1996)
OWNERS HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INTERFERENCES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ONE OCCASION STARTER STAYED ON UNTIL IT BURNT OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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Owner report 504680 · 1996-03-12 (March 12, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
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