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1990 Mercury Topaz electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 23 complaints for the 1990 Mercury Topaz, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 34% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 7
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 7 fires.

What owners wrote

Vehicle caught on fire. Fire started in the steering column. Vehicle experienced the same problem as manufacturer's recall 7774/ignition switch. Ford advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of the recall.

June 2000 Fire

Electrical system problems in other years

  • 1994
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1991
  • 1990

Electrical system problems across all Mercury models