1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
4 recalls, 169 complaints - 172 TSBs
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
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.
06E022000 Mar 13, 2006
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.
00V075000 Mar 9, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONT... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
99V060000 Mar 17, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREM... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
169 total complaints
16 crashes 2 fires 15 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 23 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2012
Incident date: Oct 2, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN I COULD SMELL MY CAR GETTING HOT, SO I PULLED OVER AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS OVERHEATING, BUT DID NOT SHOW INSIDE ON THE DASHBOARD, SO I HAD IT CHECKED AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT WAS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES, SO I SAY FIX IT ,THEY SAID IT WOULD BE 450.00, OK NO PR... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 8, 2012
Incident date: Oct 2, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN I COULD SMELL MY CAR GETTING HOT, SO I PULLED OVER AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS OVERHEATING, BUT DID NOT SHOW INSIDE ON THE DASHBOARD, SO I HAD IT CHECKED AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT WAS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES, SO I SAY FIX IT ,THEY SAID IT WOULD BE 450.00, OK NO PR... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM REQUESTING THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF FACULTY FLOOR MATS DUE TO SAFETY REASONS ON HIS 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLIPS THAT HELD THE FLOOR MATS IN PLACE BROKE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR.
STRUCTURE
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 21, 2001
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANELS SURFACE BEGAN DEVELOPED CRACKS AND WARPS. A PLASTIC PIECE FROM THE PANEL, THAT WAS 5 INCHES IN HEIGHT BLOCKS THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT COMMEN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 17, 2009
Incident date: Jan 7, 2008
1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, SECOND OWNER, PURCHASED IS 2005. THE GAS LINE FREEZES WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHES BELOW 20 DEGREES. THE TANK IS HALF FULL, TREATED FOR WINTER WEATHER AND IT STILL FREEZES. THIS IS NOT NORMAL: I'VE OWNED 2 OTHER VEHICLES (FORD TEMPO/DODGE STRATUS) NEVER HAPPENED. I'VE MISSED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2009
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
MY HUSBAND AND I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC FROM AN APPOINTMENT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTS SMOKING WITHIN A QUICK SECOND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE BURST INTO FLAMES, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THE WE HAD TO RIDE TRAFFIC UNTIL WE COULD MOVE OVER TO THE CURVE AT THIS TIME TH... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2009
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
MY HUSBAND AND I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC FROM AN APPOINTMENT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTS SMOKING WITHIN A QUICK SECOND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE BURST INTO FLAMES, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THE WE HAD TO RIDE TRAFFIC UNTIL WE COULD MOVE OVER TO THE CURVE AT THIS TIME TH... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 16, 2008
Incident date: Jul 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY AT 2 MPH, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. SHE HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. SHE INSPECTED... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD'S RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM HAS EXPIRED AND THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *NJ
STRUCTURE
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD'S RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM HAS EXPIRED AND THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *NJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT NOTICED MOISTURE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT DRIPPED WATER INTO THE TRUNK WHEN IT WAS OPENED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE MOISTURE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT B... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT NOTICED MOISTURE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT DRIPPED WATER INTO THE TRUNK WHEN IT WAS OPENED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE MOISTURE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT NOTICED MOISTURE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT DRIPPED WATER INTO THE TRUNK WHEN IT WAS OPENED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE MOISTURE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT B... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT NOTICED MOISTURE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT DRIPPED WATER INTO THE TRUNK WHEN IT WAS OPENED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE MOISTURE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT, ESPECIALLY AFTER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT B... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: May 20, 2005
DASH STARTED PEELING FROM RIGHT CORNER AND NOW HAS PEELED AWAY FROM FRONT OF DASH AREA ALL THE WAY ACROSS. *CN
SUSPENSION
Jul 27, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND FELT A VIBRATION WHILE IDLING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK TO THE RIGHT WHEN STOPPI... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
MY 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUES DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY WARPED. IT HAS RENDERED THE DEFROSTER USELESS. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY RECALL FOR THE DEFECT. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THE LINCOLN/MERCURY COMPANY DID ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARDS. WHAT REMEDY CAN I EXPECT ? *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 27, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND FELT A VIBRATION WHILE IDLING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK TO THE RIGHT WHEN STOPPI... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
MY 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUES DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY WARPED. IT HAS RENDERED THE DEFROSTER USELESS. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY RECALL FOR THE DEFECT. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THE LINCOLN/MERCURY COMPANY DID ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARDS. WHAT REMEDY CAN I EXPECT ? *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 22, 2007
I HAD A STRAP THAT HAD RUSTED UNDERNEATH MY CAR. A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE 2.0, SO I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC. HE INDICATED THAT MY GAS TANK STRAP RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE OTHER ONE WAS ABOUT TO FAIL AS WELL. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A DEFINITE HAZARD AND COULD HAVE PROVED TO BE DANGEROUS IF I DID ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 30, 2007
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 FORD MYSTIQUE'S DASHBOARD WAS FALLING FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, OR THE DASHBOARD WILL FALL INTO HER LAP WHILE DRIVING. SHE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 30, 2007
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 FORD MYSTIQUE'S DASHBOARD WAS FALLING FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS AFRAID THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, OR THE DASHBOARD WILL FALL INTO HER LAP WHILE DRIVING. SHE HAS CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT ... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 12, 2007
I OWN A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE DASHBOARD HAS COME LOOSE AND WARPED SIGNIFICANTLY NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT SURROUNDS THE DEFROST VENT HAS BROKEN. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS SUFFICIENTLY DUE TO THE WARPED DASHBOARD BEING IN THE WAY. THE LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD FIX... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2007
Incident date: Feb 2, 2007
SEE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : DP06004. COMPLAINANT VEHICLE (MERCURY MYSTIQUE 1999) EXHIBITS THE IDENTICAL CONDITIONS. COMPLAINANT ATTEMPTED TO RECEIVE REPAIRS FROM AN AUTHORIZED MERCURY DEALER IN 2002, WAS (A) NOT TOLD OF ANY EXISTING FORD CAMPAIGN INVOLVING THE SUBJECT MATTER; AND (B) WAS TOLD THAT N... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 20, 2006
Incident date: Dec 20, 2006
I BELIEVE IT'S A SHAME THAT MANUFACTURERS CAN SELL CARS WITH GLUED DASHBOARDS THAT REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF THE WINDSHIELD TO REPAIR THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND SQUEEZED THE DEFROST DIVERTER PLASTIC UP AND OFF THE DASHBOARD, THEREFORE MAKING I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 4, 2006
Incident date: Jun 16, 2004
AFTER THE CAR WAS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD THE DASHBOARD WARPED. IT CAME UP ABOUT 3 INCHES AND COVERS ABOUT 10% OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT ALSO WILL NOT HOLD THE DEFROSTER DEFLECTOR TRIM SO IT HAD TO BE REMOVED. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM FORD (MERCURY)ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND FEEL IT IS THEIR PROBLEM TO REPAIR AND NO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 29, 2006
Incident date: Nov 23, 2006
1. DASH WARP CAUSES VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, DEFROSTER MALFUNCTION, LOOSE TRIM. I DROVE OVER A SEAM IN THE ROADWAY AT AN OVERPASS (SMALL BUMP) & THE VENT TRIM POPPED LOOSE. THIS IS SIMPLY AN AGING ISSUE AS THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL EVENT. MY CAR IS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, BUT THIS ISSUE IS ALSO PREVALEN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
THE SENSOR RING FOR ABS (BRAKES) ON RIGHT AND LEFT AXELS ON THE FRONT OF MY 99 MERCURY MYSTIQUE ARE BOTH CRACKED CAUSING ABS TO NOT FUNCTION,ALSO I JUST RETURNED FROM GETTING RESISTERS REPLACED FOR MY BLOWER MOTOR WHICH I JUST FOUND OUT HAD A RECALL THAT WAS CLOSED PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANYTHING I C... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
THE SENSOR RING FOR ABS (BRAKES) ON RIGHT AND LEFT AXELS ON THE FRONT OF MY 99 MERCURY MYSTIQUE ARE BOTH CRACKED CAUSING ABS TO NOT FUNCTION,ALSO I JUST RETURNED FROM GETTING RESISTERS REPLACED FOR MY BLOWER MOTOR WHICH I JUST FOUND OUT HAD A RECALL THAT WAS CLOSED PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANYTHING I C... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 19, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2003
THE DASHBOARD IS BADLY WARPED BLOCKING MY VISION AND INHIBITING THE FUNCTION OF MY DEFROSTER. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 30, 2006
Incident date: May 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS CLOUDED UP ON THE INSIDE CAUSING LIMITED LIGHTING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND NO RECALLS WERE FOUND. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE BUFFING WOULD IMPROVE THE PROBLEM NOT CORRECT IT. UPDATED 06/16/06.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
May 30, 2006
Incident date: May 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS CLOUDED UP ON THE INSIDE CAUSING LIMITED LIGHTING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND NO RECALLS WERE FOUND. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE BUFFING WOULD IMPROVE THE PROBLEM NOT CORRECT IT. UPDATED 06/16/06.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 22, 2006
Incident date: May 22, 2006
I HAVE HAD A SHUTDOWN OF THE HEATER/AC FAN DUE TO MELTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS DESCRIBED BELOW. I REPLACED IT ONCE A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND IT JUST FRIED AGAIN. I WAS UNAWARE OF AN IDENTIFIED PROBLEM PRIOR TO THIS UNTIL I SAW THIS NO THE INTERNET. I LIVE IN THE DESERT AND IS CURRENTLY TRIPLE DIGIT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 7, 2005
DASHBOARD COVER IS CURLING BACK FROM FRONT EDGE AND INTERFERING WITH PROPER DEFROSTER FUNCTION. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 21, 2005
1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE. 2. DASHBOARD COVER DELAMINATION IN WIFE'S 99 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. MAKES VISIBILITY DIFFICULT, AND DEFROSTER LESS EFFECTIVE. 3. DEALER STATED RECALL NO LONGER VALID, PARTS NOT REPLACED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 1, 2005
Incident date: Nov 28, 2005
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE SAYS THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY AN 8 YEAR 80,000 MILE WARRANTY I HAVE BEEN STONE WALLED BY EARNHARDT FORD IN ARIZONA IN GETTING IT FIXED. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE 4 O2 SENSORS AT M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2005 IN THE MORNING I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK WITH MY WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ON OUR WAY FILLED THE GAS TANK AT ESSO STATION AT 7:30 A.M. SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING THE CAR OUT OF THE GAS STATION I HEARD TWO LOUD BANGS IN QUICK SUCCESSION FOLLOWED BY A ROUGH SOUND WHICH SOUNDED... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Aug 18, 2005
DASH BOARD WARP / CURL / DELAMINATION CAUSES OBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY. 1999 MODEL YEAR CONTOUR OMITTED DASH PANEL COMPONENT FOR SECURING DASH COVER AT WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD FOGS BADLY IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS AND WARPED DASH COVER DISLODGES VENT PREVENTING EFFECTIVE DEFROST / DE-FOGGING EFFO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2005
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2001. WE WERE TOLD THAT AN ELDERLY WOMAN GOT THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND SHE RAN INTO A TREE. THUS, THEY PUT A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE. SO, WE GOT THIS GREAT NEW CAR WITH ONLY 1,000 MILES ON THE NEW ENGINE. WE HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE IDLER PULLEY THREE TIMES AN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
THE WHOLE ENTIRE TOP DASH BOARD HAS CURLED AND PEELED UP OBSTRUCTING DEFROSTER FROM LEFT SIDE TO RIGHT SIDE AND CONTINUALLY GETS WORSE I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS AND THAT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON IT - IT IS STARTING TO WORK ITS WAY DOWN TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 25, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATES HIS MOTHER'S DASHBOARD (THE COVER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL) WAS SEVERELY WARPED WHICH CAUSED A BIG HOLE TO FORM IN THE DASH. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 10, 2005
Incident date: Jul 10, 2005
I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE THAT I PURCHASED NEW. IN APOX. 2001, THE DASHBOARD CAME LOOSE NEXT TO THE WINDSHEILD AND BOWED UP. THE DASH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. APOX. 1 YEAR LATER THE DASHBOARD DID THE SAME EXACT THING AT WHICH POINT THE WARRANY WAS DONE, IT STILL SITS BOWED UP ABOUT 3 INCHE... Read more
TIRES
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER TRULY DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *BF IN NOVEMBER 2003 THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TIRES AND BY AUGUST 2004 THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED ADJUSTMENT. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT CHRYSLER COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS SOLD... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER TRULY DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *BF IN NOVEMBER 2003 THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TIRES AND BY AUGUST 2004 THE STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED ADJUSTMENT. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT CHRYSLER COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS SOLD... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Apr 28, 2005
Incident date: Apr 27, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE SPEED. IN THE PROCESS, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. OWNER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE DRIVER'S FAULT, AND THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE TH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 19, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE HAD WHEEL BEARING REPLACED ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS.*MR THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 8, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR AUTO DOOR LOCKS. FROM TIME TO TIME THEY WILL LOCK WHILE THE CAR IS NOT BEING DRIVEN. *BF *SC
STRUCTURE
Dec 13, 2004
Incident date: Nov 4, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THE DASHBOARD WARPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Nov 30, 2004
I TOOK MY 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE TO BOB BENNET FORD WITH SEVERE WARPAGE OF DASH. TOLD TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR'S 800 NUMBER, DID THIS, PERSON EXTREMELY RUDE, RECEIVED NO HELP AND AM AFRAID DASH WILL COMPLETELY PEEL BACK AND CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO US. FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A DISASTER WAITING ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
DASHBOARD IS REALLY WARPED. DRIVER'S SIDE OF DASHBOARD HAS CURLED 3-4 INCHES UPWARDS. REST OF DASHBOARD ALSO CURLING UPWARDS BUT NOT AS BAD. NOW VISIBILITY IS DECREASED AND THE WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER TAKES LONGER TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. FOMOCO WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND DIDN'T DO ANYTHING T... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 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) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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, 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
172 manufacturer communications from 166 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 12 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 7 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 6 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04104
May 21, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND/OR P0430/ 2.5L ENGINE ONLY. *TT
041814
Jan 1, 2004
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17174
Sep 1, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 OR P1072/P0175 STORED IN MEMORY OR AS HARD FAULTS. HESITATION, LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION. *TT
031514
Aug 4, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16880
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0346
Mar 3, 2003
160000 STRUCTURE
INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE REPAIR. *TT *JB
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
022001
Oct 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16028
Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS NOTED. *TT
01B78
May 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. *JG
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT
15830
Apr 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY LAMP ON, HOWEVER THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0224
Feb 4, 2002
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
15636
Feb 1, 2002
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
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
15241
Jan 1, 2002
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01B78
Dec 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01B78 SUPPLEMENT #1 REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. *TT
15390
Nov 1, 2001
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
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15241
Sep 1, 2001
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01B78
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WARPAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE INSTUMENT PANEL COVER NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *SLC
15065
Jul 1, 2001
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
14877
May 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR RUN ROUGH AFTER THE CATALYST IS REMOVED AND / OR REPLACED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO VACUUM LEAKS AS A RESULT OF TOLERANCE STACKUP WITHIN THE EXHAUST / EGR / INTAKE SYSTEM.
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14836
Apr 1, 2001
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE, (DOES NOT APPLY TO MTX) MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
14775
Mar 1, 2001
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
0114
Jan 22, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT
14596
Jan 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHIBITING ONE OR MULTIPLE STUDS BREAK ON EXHAUST FLANGES. *JB
00252
Dec 11, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT
00186
Sep 4, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO START CONDITION WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE INTERMITTENT OR LOW-SPEED SETTING DURING VEHICLE START-UP. *JB
00S03
Sep 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB
00182
Sep 1, 2000
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
14355
Sep 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
98164
Apr 7, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD
8299
Apr 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE OR SQUEAKING TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. **MR
8571
Apr 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR
14077
Apr 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR
8299
Mar 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING OR SQUEAKING TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION OCCURRING OVER BUMPS DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS ONLY. *TT
8334
Mar 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5 ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT
0041
Feb 21, 2000
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE FLUTTERING NOISE HEARD FROM HEATER PLENUM AREA VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/2/1998 THROUGH 12/22/1998. *MJS
0037
Feb 7, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS
8054
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT
8128
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT.
13866
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
0019
Jan 10, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS
7923
Jan 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.
13761
Jan 1, 2000
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
13830
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD/NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXINATELY 30 MINUTES. *MJS
99248
Nov 29, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH THE INTERIOR LAMP STAYING ON. *TT
99249
Nov 29, 1999
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
99234
Nov 15, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
99237
Nov 15, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ON VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT
7344
Nov 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT
7349
Nov 1, 1999
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
7430
Nov 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
7451
Nov 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT
13542
Nov 1, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENTNOISE DESCRIBED AS A BUZZ OR RATTLE FROM THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR BEHIND THE CLUSTER AREA. *TT
13454
Nov 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
13468
Nov 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT
99215
Oct 18, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT HAVE WATER LEAKING ONTO FRONT FLOOR FROM DOOR PANEL AREA. *TT
99217
Oct 18, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH ONE OR MORE IGNITION COIL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES THAT MAY INCLUDE P0351, P0352 AND / OR PO0353 WITH NO ASSOCIATED COIL ON PLUG ISSUES. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99204
Oct 4, 1999
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
A CONDITION WITH FUEL FILLER DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. *TT
13336
Oct 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS/SBDS. *TT
13364
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT
13386
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT
7132
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING OR SQUEAKING TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
7249
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
7311
Oct 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSACLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OBJECTIONABLE SULFUR OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. *TT
13355
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT
13399
Oct 1, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT AN OBJECTIONABLE SULFUR OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
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
6904
Sep 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
EXHIBITING A HESITATION / STUMBLE OR ROUGH RUNNING ON VEHILES WITH 2.0L ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/3/1999 TO 7/26/1999. *TT
6906
Sep 1, 1999
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
6907
Sep 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING A BUZZ OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE RIGHT SIDE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
13209
Sep 1, 1999
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SPRING CREAK/SQUEAK. *MJS
99172
Aug 23, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM INCREASE DURING A 2-3 UPSHIFT. *TT
6707
Aug 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
CONCERNS WITH ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS OR SBDS. *TT
9913136
Aug 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CONCERNS WITH VEHCILES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES BUILT FROM 5/3/99 TO 7/26/99 EXHIBITING A HESTATION / STUMBLE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
9913137
Aug 1, 1999
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
9913139
Aug 1, 1999
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A "BUZZ" OR "RATTLE" TYPE NOISE FROM THE RIGHT SIDE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ABOVE THE GLOVE BOX. *TT
13034
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXEPRIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, AND / OR P0353. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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MERCURY MYSTIQUE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY MYSTIQUE across all model years (1995, 2000).
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Total Recalls
1,514
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
76
Reported Crashes
61
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths