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1993 Mercury Topaz

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Mercury Topaz
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 25 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 30 24 370
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 22 19 468
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Campaign 97V019000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

98 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 17 Engine And Engine Cooling 16 Electrical System 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1993 Mercury Topaz?

EPA figures for the 1993 Mercury Topaz reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1993 Mercury Topaz?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1993 Mercury Topaz. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1993 Mercury Topaz?

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 Mercury Topaz, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.