How many recalls does the 1988 Mercury Topaz have?

The 1988 Mercury Topaz has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1988 Mercury Topaz?

The most recent recall was issued on March 9, 1988 and relates to the engine system.

Is the 1988 Mercury Topaz affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1988 Mercury Topaz

Transport CanadaCritical

March 9, 1988

ENGINE

At a glance

What can fail

The screws holding the throttle position sensor can loosen and back out, causing the sensor to shift away from the throttle shaft. This can prevent the throttle from returning to idle, affecting vehicle control.

What the fix does

The attachment screws will be replaced with screws that have pre-applied adhesive and tightened to a higher specification.

19,050 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1988027 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

1988 Mercury Topaz

1988 Mercury Topaz Recalls

1 Recall

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