By Michelle W on 10/16/08 15:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
Drove this car for 7 years. Had to replace the transmission 3 times but covered by Ford. Replaced shocks, brakes etc. Literally drove this car into the ground Was dependable and reliable.
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By sully39208 on 06/15/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
has 88,000 miles--mechanic has told me
to get rid of it--BUYER BEWARE--ive had
this car since 9/99--dont drive 2.3
engine with auto transmission very fast-
-i put a quart of oil in it every 1200
miles...watch for head gasket--watch
radiator--it leaks...ive replaced motor
and trans mounts--front end gets
knocked out of whack easy--check front
end alignment twice a yr...good a/c and
stereo..replaced head gasket...u got to
baby this vehicle--"check engine" light
is on often--doesnt necessary mean
there is a problem--could be soft-code
problem--i was told to replace gas cap--
that might help--could be a sensor prob-
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By CMC on 06/10/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
Love this car! Roadster Edition - Fun
to drive & haul kids around. Still
looks sharp!
Had trouble with fuel pump - replaced
4 times in 5 years - fixed at Ford
until last time - WE found loose wire
in sending unit - Ford no longer makes
that part according to local Ford
dealership. Was very disappointed car
is only 10 years old & Ford can't work
on it.
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By Eddie on 12/18/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
This car may be an eyesore, but it hasn't let
me down yet. I initially bought it for my 5mi
commute to work and figured that anything
would suffice. Since then I have developed
enough confidence in her to drive from NYC to
Montreal and back ("check engine light"
blinking most of the way). Aside from a
couple hundred dollars of basic repairs in the
past 3 years I have poured nothing into this
car and it has consistently performed better
than I could have dreamed. Not much pick up
and difficulty exceeding 75MPH, but for what I
paid a true gem (be it topaz or carbuncle).
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By Manana on 06/04/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
Not very reliable, like all fords. Too
much play in steering, bad mid-high
range power. Many problems to be
expected. My topaz at 86k has had new
brakes, new muffler, new trans, new
tires, new water pump. Low end torque
is great with the large cylinders.
Unfortunatly that means the motor
mounts will break quicker. Mid-high
range power is awful, which results in
everyone passing you because you can't
keep up. Power seatbelts break, power
locks fail, power windows stop working.
My mpg is awful. The suspension
eventually sags. This car is cheap, but
don't hang on to a topaz for too long,
because it will let you down.
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By Karaokelover on 03/12/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
I have a V6, 3.0 L engine. Personally
I would rather have a 4 Cylinder
because it would be better on gas. I
don't need power. It is not a bad
car. So far I have had to seal up the
block heater because it cracked around
the plug and leeking. Both ball joints
replaced. Air conditioning went.
water pump replaced. My transmission
went The interier stuff on the door is
starting come off. Not really any rust.
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By bowfin on 04/06/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had this car since it was one
year old. About 105,000 miles on
vehicle. Only parts replaced outside
of what you would expect from normal
wear and tear, were gas tank and water
pump. Gas mileage should be better fot
this size car. Only get about 24 MPG.
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