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1987 Mercury Topaz GS Sport 4dr Sedan AWD

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1987 Mercury Topaz – front Unverified
Photo: 1993 Mercury Topaz GS in Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic, front right, 03-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Topaz (1984–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1993 Mercury Topaz GS in Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic, front right, 03-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 84-85 MercuryTopaz GS sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1992 Mercury Topaz LS Sedan in Light Titanium, rear right, 2020-03-23 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz GS rear (8517791039) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercury Topaz interior (8039419693) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Mercury Topaz GS Sport 4dr Sedan AWD is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $10,682 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Topaz measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,606 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,682 ($30,560 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L I4
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in.
Wheels Rear14-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length176 in
Width68 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase99.9 in
Curb Weight2,606 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front48 in
Hip Room Rear48 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1987 Mercury Topaz GS Sport 4dr Sedan AWD 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 1987 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

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Mercury TOPAZ

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Mercury TOPAZ (5 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System7
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Structure2
Suspension2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“HAD VARY PROBLEMS WITH CAR YOU NAME IT IT HAS BROKE ON IT , I BROUGHT IT USED AND NEVER KNEW UNTIL I STARTED TO FIX CAR THAT THE TOPAZ HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS, BUT GOT TO HAVE SOME THING TO DRIVE, THIS…”
Mar 9, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline
“INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP/ STEPPER MOTOR, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK”
Oct 2, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other
“WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN ENGINE DIED OUT. WATER PUMP FAILED OR STOPPED WORKING. ENGINE DID NOT OVERHEAT & FAILED TO RESTART.*AK”
Apr 12, 2000 · Structure
“GRILL FELL OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON TWO OCCASIONS. YH”
Jan 27, 1999 · Exterior Lighting
“HEADLIGHTS WITH PLASTIC COVER; THE ULTRA VOILET HAS HAZED THE COVER AS IF THERE WERE CATERACTS ON THE COVER. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER AWARE, BUT NO WARRANTY…”

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 1987 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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