1986 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
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- Photo: 1993 Mercury Topaz GS in Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic, front right, 03-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 84-85 MercuryTopaz GS sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Mercury Topaz LS Sedan in Light Titanium, rear right, 2020-03-23 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz GS rear (8517791039) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Topaz interior (8039419693) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,633 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Topaz measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,441 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,633 ($25,600 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,441 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury TOPAZ. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury TOPAZ
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury TOPAZ (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.