Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1985 Mercury Topaz
Wheel alignment for the 1985 Mercury Topaz: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.9 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1985 Mercury Topaz for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1985 Mercury Topaz: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 20 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 39 | 30 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,863 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,140 | $3,100 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Mercury Topaz
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (3), electrical system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V145000 | 1985-11-05 | suspension:rear | REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| 85V134000 | 1985-10-22 | electrical system:ignition:module | THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY... |
| 85V086000 | 1985-07-03 | suspension:rear | REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Topaz
Need a wheel alignment for your 1985 Mercury Topaz? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What we arrange
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
What to ask
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
One more step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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