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1987 Mercury Topaz 2.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, Hard Start
Posted to Ford Driveability on 12/2/1997

Accel must be slightly depressed to start otherwise cranking time is very long and if vehicle starts the idle is extremely unstable until RPM is raised and then allowed to return to normal. ACT was replaced due to severe contamination by black blow-by gunk. Af...

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car Vehicle Data

1987 Mercury Topaz

VIN 2MEBM36X5H
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, Hard Start
OccursAlways, Cold, Hot, at Start
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1987 Mercury Topaz

VIN 2MEBM36X5H
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, Hard Start
OccursAlways, Cold, Hot, at Start