1988 Ford TopazProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 Ford Topaz, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 1997. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Ford Topaz has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Ford Topaz recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other Topaz year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Topaz median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Ford Topaz, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE STICKINGNo recall
- SEAT BELT SEPARATIONNo recall
What Topaz owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING ALONG OR JUST STARTING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL. WHEN DRIVING 2 MILES OR LESS VEHICLE WILL STALL 1 OR 2 TIMES AT LEAST. FORD MECHANIC SAID THAT IT COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE MODULE. *AK *SLC
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