1987 Ford Topaz recalls & complaints

4 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

4complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Ford Topaz under individual trim or body names rather than "Topaz", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

4complaints

0crashes

2fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (4)

10/30/2000 · Electrical system
THE CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY AND IN TOWN, ONCE WITH MARY DRIVING AND ANOTHER WITH 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING ON FREEWAY. DIED ALSO WHEN MIKE WAS ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN CAR DIES, STEERING AND BRAKING ARE LOST.*AK

03/10/1998 · Electrical system · fire
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

01/02/1998 · Electrical system · fire
SMOKE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH.

07/30/1996 · Brakes
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTERS FAILED *SD

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