1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE

12 recalls, 524 complaints - 218 TSBs

SUSPENSION

Defect Description

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more

Consequence

THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more

Remedy

FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

6,903 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

7,440 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BRAKE PARTS, INC.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Defect Description

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO ME... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE.

566,979 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND AC... Read more

Consequence

OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTM... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE ... Read more

262,559 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.

175,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.

38,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOLDED PIECES, CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES WITH UNITS CONTAINING ONE-PIECE MOLDED REINFORCEMENTS.

167,784 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ANCHOR TAB REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IF AN ANCHOR TAB IS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED.

229,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Consequence

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

8,600 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.

2,512 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS APPROPRIATE, REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS.

28,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.

8,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

524 total complaints 18 crashes 25 fires 19 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	34
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN	21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	15
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	13

Incident date: Jul 25, 2011

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON JUNE 22,2011. ON THAT DAY I TOLD THE DEALER THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING ERRATIC,JUMPING UP AND DOWN. AT THE TIME, IT WASN'T AFFECTING THE SPEED. THEY SAID THEY KNOW AND JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER,THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING THE CAR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2010

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR MY VEHICLE RUNNING ON THE VERY WARM SIDE AND NOT COOLING ITSELF DOWN. MANY THINGS REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND IT IS NOT EVEN THE DEAD OF SUMMER YET! *TR

Incident date: Oct 24, 2008

FLUID ON THE GROUND APPARENTLY COMING FRO THE POWER STEERING LINE UNDER THE PUMP. ALSO THE VEHICLES AT IDLING 1000 RPM WILL STALL OUT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. *TR

Incident date: Mar 7, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS NOTICED THERE WAS A GAS LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER MADE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST HER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF RECALL, 95V232000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER P... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2008

ON YOUR WEB SITE I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL RECALLS ON 95 MERCURY MYSTIQUE'S ONE IS REGARDING THE AC UNIT AND THE WIRES BURNING UP AS WELL AS A FLOOR SHIFTER PROBLEM CAUSING THE SHIFTER NOT TO INDICATE THE CORRECT GEAR. I WENT TO FRIENDLY FORD AND THEY STATED TO ME THAT MY VEHICLE'S VIN # WAS NOT IN THE D... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2008

Incident date: Dec 27, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS BELOW LEVEL AND HE ADDED ANTIFREEZE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED OUT AND HE FILLED IT BACK UP. HE CHECKED THE COOLING SYSTEM AGAIN A WEEK... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2006

WIRING HARNESS IS CRACKED AND SHORTING. *TR

Incident date: Apr 2, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 149,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING INSULATION CRACKED AND LEFT THE WIRES EXPOSES, WHICH COULD CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE M... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GAS SMELL WAS NOTICED DUE TO A GAS LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A GAS LEAK IN THE FILLER HOSE WAS PRESENT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V232000, REGARDING THE GAS TANK FILLER HOSE AND CAP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE COVER TO THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR COIL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT RIPPED LOOSE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE COVER WAS ONLY A DECORATIVE COVER AND NOT COVERED BY THE VEHICLE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE COVER BUT IT DID NOT HOLD.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND IDLED AT AN ELEVATED LEVEL WHILE PARKED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V367000, REGARDING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SUGGESTED REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS THAT SUPPORTS THE ELECTRICAL CURRENTS ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE GAGE ELEVATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING LIKE PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED EXPOSED WIRES LE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS IN 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE.*MR NAR INCOMING DOCUMENT COULD NOT BE LOCATED. *NM

Incident date: Aug 23, 2005

I WAS TOLD THE WIRING HARNESS ON MY 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE HAS FAILED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 72,000 MILES. IT STARTED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SYSTEMS FAILING. IT HAS NOW SPREAD TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. THE CAR IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THIS FAILURE IS BECOMING A PROBLEM ON... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

DT: THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING SINCE JUNE 2005. IT HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. THREE TIMES IT STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. WHEN SHE CONTACTED... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2005

FORD HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IN MY 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE BECAUSE: THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS VEHICLE EXPIRED IN JUN 2005 (10 YEARS FROM 'IN SERVICE' DATE. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE NOV 2003 AND NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. FORD STATES A LETTER WAS SENT TO A PREVIOUS ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

LIGHTS GET VERY DIM WHEN ENGINE COOLING FAN COMES ON. I HAD BATTERY CHECKED BY ADVANCED AUTO PARTS AND IT WAS FINE. I FOUND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR A COOLING FAN ISSUE ON THE AUTOSITE.COM WEBSITE.(CAMPAIGN # 00V367000).. I CALLED FORD RECALL DEPT ON 8/16/05 & SPOKE TO DANIELLE IN TORON... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2002

THE MAJORITY OF THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS BECOME VERY BRITTLE. WHENEVER A WIRE IS TOUCHED THE INSULATION FALLS OFF. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE BECAUSE SOME OF THE WIRES COME DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. IN THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY OR ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2004

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN.*AK

Incident date: Jan 3, 2005

FUEL VAPOR SMELL. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED HOSE AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK (BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE VEHICLE BODY). SERVICE WRITER INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY FLEXING BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE TANK AND THAT, IN HIS OPINION, THE DESIGN DID NOT TAKE THE FLEXING INTO ACCOUNT SUFFICIENTLY. THE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2005

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE BACK INTO THE GARAGE. THEN, DRIVER CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK

Incident date: Mar 17, 2000

1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RELATED TO THE 332 SERVICE CODE STARTED COMING ON RANDOMLY AROUND 51K , AND NOW ILLUMINATES AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. CAR NOW HAS 83K BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THIS CONDITION. THIS VEHICLE'S INSPECTION STICKER HA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2004

VIN - [XXX] ENGINE WIRING INSULATION IS CRACKING AND FALLING OFF OF MOST WIRES LEAVING EXPOSED WIRES UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

FORD MOTORCRAFT BATTERY. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A WRITTEN WARRANTY FOR THE BATTERY BUT WAS DENIED. *NM

Incident date: Jan 21, 2004

VEHICLE'S GEAR WAS LOCKED INTO THE PARKED POSITION. *MR THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO GET GAS AND WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE GEAR WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF POSITION. RECALL# 98V233000. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON THE TYPE OF VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2004

WIRING HARNESS INSULATION IS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. WHEN IT DID START AFTER TWO MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKED AND SHUT OFF. *AK

Incident date: Aug 19, 2004

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. *JB

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

6/15/03 I DO NOT HAVE THE EXACT DATES OF PROBLEMS, BUT I WILL RELATE MY EXPERIENCES. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE USED IN 1999, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH ALSO CONTROLS THE SHIFT INTER- LOCK, FAILED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND AN OPEN CONNECTION BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX THAT CONTROLS THE SWI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

Incident date: Sep 15, 2003

I'VE HAD THIS CAR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL A SMELL LIKE A FIRE CRACKER ELECTICAL PROBLEMS CAR CUTS OFF OVER HEATS THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUT A NEW CAR RIGHT NOW IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF FORD AND MERCURY DEALERSHIPS FOR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2003

AT AROUND 50,000 MILES WE NOTICED THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER\\'S SIDE AIRBAG COMING LOOSE. WE RECEIVED A COUPLE OF RECALL NOTICES ON OTHER THINGS SO WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO GET THE RECALLS DONE I ASKED THE TECHNICIAN AT SUNFLOWER LINCOLN/MERCURY IF HE COULD CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2003

THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE CHANGED UNDER ONE OF THE RECALLS AFTER ONE BROKE.THE BACK SPRINGS WERE NOT UNDER RECALL BUT WERE BOTH BROKEN AND FORD REFUSED TO DO IT EVEN THOUGH THE SPRINGS WERE FROM THE SAME SUPPLIER AND FAILED PREMATURELY. I HAD TO CHANGE BOTH REAR SPRINGS DUE TO THEIR PARTIAL RECALL. THE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2003

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Incident date: Dec 29, 2003

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, EVEN WHEN SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS RESULTED IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Dec 29, 2003

Crash

Incident date: Oct 30, 2003

BOTH REAR SPRINGS ON THE 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE BROKE IN SEVERAL PLACES. FRONT SPRINGS ARE RECALLED AS DEFECTIVE. REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE THE SAME PART NUMBER AND MANUFACTURE AS THE FRONT. HOW CAN ONE BE RECALLED AND NOT THE OTHER WHEN THEY ARE THE SAME ITEM AND MANUFACTURE. THIS IS VERY IRRESPONSI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2003

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF GAS TANK SINCE IT IS A PRODUCT OF A DEFECT.*MR GAS STATION ATTENDANT WAS FUELING THE VEHICLE WHEN A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS LEAKED FORM UNDER THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO STATED IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, T... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2003

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN THE CAR AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY? COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE SPENT TO MUCH MONEY NOW. 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *JB

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO DOWN SHIFT WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP REPLACE DTHE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Incident date: Aug 8, 2003

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35 MPH AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED INSULATION ON THE WIRING HARNESS HAD DETERIORATED AND CAUSED A SHORT. *AK MULTIPLE SHORTS OCCURRED AS THE INSULATION THROUGHOUT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BADLY DETERIORATED. THE ENGIN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2003

IN JULY 2003, REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO REMOVE A CHILD. *AK

Incident date: Aug 6, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 25, 2003

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT 0N FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA. *AK

Fire

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS SHIFT LEVER AS STATED IN RECALL 98 V 233 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

THE CONSUMER STATED MOST OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START, BUT WHEN IT DID START IT STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *AK *JB

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	28.0	22.0	Regular	$2,800
2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	31.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE

218 manufacturer communications from 212 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	16
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	16
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	11
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	8
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	8
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	6

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FUNCTION WITH THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH IN ONE OR MORE SWITCH POSITIONS. *SLC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITONAL COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO LACK OF CIRCULATION OF COOLANT. *JB

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THES

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS. ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. FORD. *KB

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPO

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND WIRE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THE SWITCH OR CONNECTOR. *TT

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH). *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH). *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED ITH 2.0L MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT AIR BAG MODULE OR STEERING WHEEL DURING NORMAL REPAIR SITUATIONS. *MJS

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME 1995/1996 2.5LFORD, CONTOUR/ MERCURY, MYSTIQUE VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MIL AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *AK

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOM E VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. * TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITION REGARDING STALLING AND VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND FROM ENGINE TIMING BELT AREA DURING WARM-UP. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH OR STALL ON INITIAL START UP IMMEDIATELY. *YC

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYST / EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. *YC

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC

045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

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MERCURY MYSTIQUE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY MYSTIQUE across all model years (1995, 2000).

49 Total Recalls

1,514 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

76 Reported Crashes

61 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

MERCURY MYSTIQUE - Year by Year

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2002	0	3	View
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2000	5	81	View
1999	4	169	View
1998	11	326	View
1997	7	100	View
1996	10	303	View
1995 (current)	12	524
1994	0	2	View

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