# 1992 MERCURY TOPAZ — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `86966` · 1997-09-15 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** TOPAZ
- **Year:** 1992
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
## Narrative
CONSUMER TURNED  ON THE HEAT AND ANTI-FREEZE STARTED LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS ON BUT NOT IN MOTION. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS, APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES LONG AND 2 1/2 INCHES WIDE. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WILL CONTACT SOMEONE FROM THE FORD MOTOR CO. *AK
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