# 1988 MERCURY TOPAZ — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `60484` · 1996-10-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** TOPAZ
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/DEATH.
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