1988 Mercury Topaz Review

1988 Mercury Topaz is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 177.00 in length and 52.90 in height. Made in United States, 1988 Mercury Topaz has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 11,541 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1988 Mercury Topaz. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.40 gallon. The engine is 2.3L L4 OHV 8V and uses 24 of gasoline in the city and 24 on highways.

Make: Mercury
Model: Topaz
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.3L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $11,541 USD
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY
Tires: 185/70R14
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Mercury Topaz 1988 Trims

1988 Mercury Topaz LTS sedan

Engine: 2.3L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY

1988 Mercury Topaz GS sedan

Engine: 2.3L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY

1988 Mercury Topaz LS sedan

Engine: 2.3L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1MEPM38S6JK616235
  • 1MEPM38S2JK648891
  • 1MEPM38S9JK620750
  • 1MEPM38S7JK608452

Safety & Recalls

Recall 88V024000 started on /Date(573195600000-0500)/.

Summary: TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.

Consequence: IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Recall 96V071000 started on /Date(830404800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

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The 1988 Mercury Topaz is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1988 Mercury Topaz so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1988 Mercury Topaz is lower than $5,771.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1988 Mercury Topaz that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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0
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$9,323 - $11,541
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0
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0
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$9,323 - $11,541
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0
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$9,323 - $11,541
24 City / 34 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.3L L4 OHV 8V

Mercury Topaz

$9,323 - $11,541
24 City / 34 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.3L L4 OHV 8V

Mercury Tracer

$9,323 - $11,541
24 City / 34 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.3L L4 OHV 8V

Mercury Tracer Wagon

$9,323 - $11,541
24 City / 34 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.3L L4 OHV 8V

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