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1991 Mercury Topaz LS 4dr Sedan

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1991 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 1991 Mercury Topaz LS 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,601 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Topaz measures 177.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,602 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,601 ($27,682 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L I4
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity15 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear14-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width68.3 in
Height52.9 in
Wheelbase99.9 in
Curb Weight2,602 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front53.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.3 in
Hip Room Front48.8 in
Hip Room Rear48.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TOPAZ. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

NHTSA campaign 96V071000

40 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TOPAZ

Owner Complaints

40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TOPAZ (9 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System11
Hydraulic7
Seat Belts7
Service Brakes7
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Fuel System5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Seat Belts, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“LOTS OF PEELING ON THE PAINT. ALSO THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'VE HAD SO MUCH FIXED ON THIS CAR ALREADY AND SPENT LOTS OF MONEY. PLEASE ADVISE.”
Apr 28, 2003 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE IT SERVICED ON FRIDAY AND THEY SAID I HAD A GAS LEAK WHICH I HADN'T NOTICED. I HAD EVEN SMOKED IN MY CAR ON THE WAY TO THE STATION. WHEN THEY WAS EMPTYING THE GAS TANK SOMETHING…”
May 6, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WHEN FIRST DRIVEN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE UNTIL OIL IS BURNED OUT. VEHICLE ALSO DIES UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED…”
Mar 12, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THE ENGINE STALLS AT GEAR ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLANT THERMOSTAT, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. NLM”
Feb 22, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN TRAFFIC AFTER STOPPING. NORMALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THERMOSTAT WAS BINDING, CAUSING IT TO STALL. DEALER'S DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE WASN'T READING WHAT PROBLEM COULD…”

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 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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