2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
5 recalls, 81 complaints - 78 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.
00V228001 Aug 18, 2000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO ... Read more
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.
99V361000 Dec 29, 1999
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Complaint Statistics
81 total complaints
8 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 17 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, AND SURGING IN HER VEHICLE. SHE WOULD LOSE ALL POWER AND HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT COULD ONLY DRIVE FIVE MILES BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 9, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2003
INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL COVER IS , AND HAS CONTINUED TO PEEL BACK AT THE DEFROST VENTS AT THE WINDSHIELD SINCE 2003. IT APPEARS THE GLUE HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. EACH TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE MY CONCERNS AND COMPLAINT OF THE DASH BOARD WERE LARGELY IGNORED. SIMPLY BLOWN OFF TO SAY IT WAS NOT COV... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 13, 2008
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE). *TR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2008
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE). *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 17, 2006
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER IS WARPED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Apr 8, 2008
2000 MYSTIQUE LS, ENGINE STALL 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST 10 MONTHS. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS, THE MERCURY DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Apr 8, 2008
2000 MYSTIQUE LS, ENGINE STALL 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST 10 MONTHS. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS, THE MERCURY DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 25, 2007
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE WHILE BACKING FROM DRIVEWAY. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACED BY FORD DEALER AT A COST OF ABOUT $300. TIRE DEALER REPLACED TIRE UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. *JB
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT DEFECT AS - CAMPAIGN NUMBER: DP06004 STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Oct 9, 2006
Incident date: Oct 9, 2006
PASSANGER SIDE FUEL TANK RETAINER STRAP CORRODED THROUGH AND YIELDED. DRIVER SIDE STRAP IS ALSO CORRODED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DID NOT YIELD. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 4, 2006
Incident date: Aug 20, 2006
INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE CAUSES LOSS OF DEFROSTER FUNCTION. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jul 28, 2006
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASH WARPED ON 10/15/06 CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENT COVER TO POP OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SHORTLY AFTER AND DETERMINED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 0346 WITH NHTSA ITEM #10001899 HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 22, 2006
Incident date: Jun 22, 2006
DASHBOARD OF 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE HAS WARPED AND PRESENTS SAFETY HAZARD AS VISUAL DISTRACTION/OBSTRUCTION TO SAFE DRIVING. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 12, 2005
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE LS AND THE DASHBOARD PAD IS DELAMINATING AND CURLING UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I PREVIOUSLY HAD THE RECALL FIX THAT WAS ISSUED FOR IT DONE AND THIS WAS ONLY SOMEWHAT SUCCESSFUL AS IT DID ADDRESS THE DASH WARPAGE AROUND THE DEFROST VENT BUT ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Oct 23, 2005
Incident date: Oct 22, 2005
RAINY DAY, SUV VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, HE MUST HAVE JUST STOPPED, BECAUSE WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO BRAKE MY CAR SLID AND HIT HIM IN THE REAR, MY WHOLE FRONT OF CAR WAS SMASHED WITH THE RADIATOR PARTIALLY UP IN THE AIR, THE CAR TOTALLED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 19, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2005
DT REAR DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING I BROKE, BUT CONTAINED IT HASN'T COME OUT OF HOLDER. NOTICED THIS WHEN ROTATING THE TIRES. THERE IWAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BUT NOT THE REAR. CONNTACTED F FORD, THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE,*AK BUT CONCERNED THAT THEY'LL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 27, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 27, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 45,000 MILES BY DEALER WHEN WE GOT IT BACK IT DIED AT A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, SO WE CAN NEVER LET IT GO BELOW EVEN A HALF A TANK NOW. OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY THEN GOES OFF. AT 69,000 MILES CAR IS NOW CUTTING OUT LIKE IT DID WHEN IT FIRST HAD TRANSM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 4, 2005
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 4, 2005
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 4, 2005
THE REAR WHEELS ARE LOCKING WHEN THE DRIVER IS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK THERE WAS A BAD NOISE WHEN ... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT OPERATE ,MAKING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 2, 2005
Incident date: Jan 31, 2005
TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH NO POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 5, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH . UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING GAS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER STATED NO ONE WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. NO CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
STRUCTURE
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 10, 2004
THE DASHBOARD WAS WARPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
DEALER FOUND BATTERY CABLE OVER HEATED AND MELTED THE INSULATION. EVERYTHING IN THE CAR IS ORIGINAL WITH NO ADD-ON OR ALTERATION. SINCE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN MAY 2003, IT WILL COST 300 DOLLARS TO FIX IT.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2004
Incident date: Aug 11, 2004
WELL OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE YEARS MY DASH BOARD HAS BEEN WORKING FINE UNTIL THIS SUMMER WHEN IT BEGAN TO MALFUCTION AND WARP. SOON AFTER MY GRILL FOR MY DEFROSTER POPPED OUT OF THE DASHBOARD AND AND BEGAN TO IMPROPERY DEFROST MY WINDSHIELD MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I RECIVED A NOTIFICATIO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 29, 2004
Incident date: Jul 10, 2004
THE ADHESIVE FAILED ON THE LEATHER DASH AND THE DASH IS WARPING UP IN THE DRIVERS VIEW AND PULLING AWAY FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WANTS $500 TO REPAIR AND SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, SO WHY AM I PAYING FOR THE EXTEDED WARRANTY. *AK
STRUCTURE
Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Sep 13, 2003
AT 17,000 GLUE FAILED TOO HOLD PADDED COVERING IN PLACE,AT THIS TIME FIXED BY DEALERSHIP DESCRIBED AS DESIGN FLAW. AT 32,000 DASH FELL APART AGAIN. THIS TIME WAS TOLD WE FIXED IT ONCE DO NOT HAVE TOO AGAIN,BUT WOULD REPAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY $1000.00. I AM A WIDOW ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN NOT DO IT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Nov 4, 2001
DASHBOARD EXPANDED AND AIR-VENT IN DASHBOARD WAS EJECTED AND HAD TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT BECOMING AIRBORNE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. *LA
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Jun 2, 2004
THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED TWICE IN TWO YEARS IN A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE GS. WHILE OFTEN CONSIDERED A LUXURY RATHER THAN A SAFETY ITEM, I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA WERE IT IS ALREADY REACHED 95 DEGREES. LAST YEAR A DEVICE IN THE DASH HAD TO BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROB... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THE DASHBOARD AND THE DASHBOARD FRAME JUST POPED OUT TWO DAYS AGO.ITS BENDING TOWARDS THE DIVERS SEAT. THERE IS A 3 INCHES GAP BETWEEN THE DASHBOARD AND THE CAR'S BODY ITSELF. MY CONCERN IS ABOUT THE PASSANGER'S AIR . IF IT ( THE DASHBOARD) KEEPS BENDING LIKE HAT THE THE AIR BAG COULD BLOW WHILE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 16, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VINYL OF THE DASHBOARD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND THIS WOULD RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK THE VENT BOWED AND HAD COME OUT AND CAUSED THE VINYL TO PULL AWAY FROM THE DASH. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT BY TWO ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
VEHICLE HAS WARPAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE WARPAGE PREVENTS FRONT DEFOGGER FROM WORKING. THIS WAS TAKEN UP WITH THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED IT WAS A RECALL, BUT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 21, 2004
Incident date: Feb 21, 2004
WARPED DASHBOARD (RIGHT SIDE), POSSIBLY EFFECTING THE PROPER USE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND CAUSING THE DEFROST VENT ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD TO BE LIFTED OUT OF ITS PROPER LOCATION, POSSIBLE CAUSING GRIEVOUS INJURIES TO ANYONE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 2, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE , CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO ENGINE & LOSS OF POWER STEERING & BRAKES . I ALMOST HIT A LIGHT POLE TRING TO GET THE CAR PULLED OVER. THE AUTO ONLY HAS 2664 MILES ON IT. IF WIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING , DOUBTFUL SHE WOULDNT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2003
THE DASHBOARD COVER SEPARATED FROM DASH AND ROLLED UP. *NLM
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2003
DASHBOARD IS RISING UP ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT AIRBAG MAY BE EXPOSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE
Oct 31, 2003
DASHBOARD IS RISING UP ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT AIRBAG MAY BE EXPOSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE
Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM STRUCTURE AND RAISING UPWARDS IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, AIR CONDITIONER VENTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM STRUCTURE AND RAISING UPWARDS IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, AIR CONDITIONER VENTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 22, 2003
THE DASHBOARD IS DETACHING FROM THE FRAME. *AK DASHBOARD DETACHED SO BAD IT IMPAIRED THE CONSUMER'S VISION. SHE FEARED THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VENT STRIP THAT'S ATTACHED TO THE DASHBOARD, VIBRATES AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. AFRAID THE CONSTANT TAPPING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2002
IN MARCH OF 2002 THE DASH STARTING COMING UNGLUED AND ROLLING UP, WHICH CAUSED MY DEFOGGER TO POP OUT AND NOT DEFOG MY WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY. THE CAR ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION OR CHANGING TO PASSING GEAR. THE ENGINE HAS TO THEN BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED FOR IT TO CLEA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2002
IN MARCH OF 2002 THE DASH STARTING COMING UNGLUED AND ROLLING UP, WHICH CAUSED MY DEFOGGER TO POP OUT AND NOT DEFOG MY WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY. THE CAR ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION OR CHANGING TO PASSING GEAR. THE ENGINE HAS TO THEN BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED FOR IT TO CLEA... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2002
IN MARCH OF 2002 THE DASH STARTING COMING UNGLUED AND ROLLING UP, WHICH CAUSED MY DEFOGGER TO POP OUT AND NOT DEFOG MY WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY. THE CAR ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION OR CHANGING TO PASSING GEAR. THE ENGINE HAS TO THEN BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED FOR IT TO CLEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
ON THE 476 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, MY 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE CHUGGED AND CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AS WE CAREFULLY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE RODE. THERE WAS ALMOST 1/2 TANK OF GAS AT THE TIME. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES WE STARTED THE ENGINE BACK UP AND CONTINUED ON WITH OUR TRIP. FIFTY MILES DONE THE RO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Aug 22, 2003
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING OVERDRIVE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD FOR TRANSMISSION, CAUSING, GEAR SHIFT TO FAIL AND SHUTDOWN. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 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) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 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) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
78 manufacturer communications from 75 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 |
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
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
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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
15830
Apr 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY LAMP ON, HOWEVER THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TT
15828
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *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
14838
Apr 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT 7/1/2000 THRU 12/20/200 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BOTH FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, (REPORTED AS A LOSS OF POWER) TCIL LAMP FLASH, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUB
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
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
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
00S03
Sep 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB
14355
Sep 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
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
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
0037
Feb 7, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS
8195
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON DECEMBER 13, 1999, AT KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING OR GRUNTING TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
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
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.
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
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
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7822
Jan 1, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE NEW SYNTHETIC TRANSMISION FLUID MUST BE USED WHENEVER ADDING FLUID OR PERFORMING ANY TYPE OF SERVICE TO THE TRANSAXLE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MTX-75 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE.
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
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
7923
Jan 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.
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
99248
Nov 29, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH THE INTERIOR LAMP STAYING ON. *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
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
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
7430
Nov 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *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
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99209
Oct 4, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP ON CLEARING TRANSAXLE SHIFT TABLES. *TT
13355
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT
7249
Oct 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *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
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
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
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