1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
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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 1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,274 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Topaz measures 176.7 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,546 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,274 ($25,357 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,546 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mercury TOPAZ. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 25, 1997 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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 ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
NHTSA campaign 97V019000
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
73 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mercury TOPAZ
Owner Complaints
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mercury TOPAZ (9 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Suspension | 7 |
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 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.