We found the following complaints for MERCURY MYSTIQUE (1996)
Read complaints for MERCURY MYSTIQUE (1996)
1996 mercury mys air bags failure in car accident.
Consumer stated that when they hit a minor bump in the road at 10mph the air bag inadvertently deployed. Dealer notified. Ts
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55mph, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer will be notified.
The vehicle hit a potholein which the driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed, and the windshield also cracked. Consumer states vehicle was only traveling 5 mph, dash also has a split.
On this day a truck cut in front of us in heavy traffic where i hit his bumper and no damage was done to his. But my car took damage from the impact and my husband recieved trauma from the passenger airbag that put him in the hospital for four days with trauma to his right eye. He was in his seatbelt and was knocked out with blood trauma to his righteye that cause permanent nerve damage.the attorney's we have had has been disbarred and paidoff by ford/mercury and their was a airbag expert by the name of jack out of lufkin texas and we need his report to be compensated for the malfuction of the airbags and for the company to claim responsibility and pay for thier error. Prior to this my airbags had been scheduled to be replaced in louisiana in jul 1997. But the dealership recieved my airbags over 3 months after i had left the state so there was something wrong with these airbags and the company never notified me of the danger , please help me if i can get the inspectors report, i will be able to have the proof to win my case.
Consumer had a head-on collision with a deer and air bags deployed, causing her to stay in hospital fora week and a half. Also,loss of hearing.
Air bag warning light was flashing on and off. The air bag on the driver's side was beginning to protrude out of the steering wheeel hub.to the dealer ,charged consumer $65.00 to tighten up a screw in the steering wheel.please provide any further details. Report given by owner's son bill campbell.
Since ownership of the vehicle it has been experiencing problems continually, within the first three months the vehicle was towed on two occasions because it would not start, possibly due to electrical system problems.*mjs
Problem is unrecognizable to dealer and is a safety hazard on the road.they think it is an electrical problem. Basically they are saying it can't be fixed.
Ford contour 1995 engine fire that destroyed everything in the enginemecury 1996 mystic wireing shortage that could have started a fire in the engine compartment.
Problem is unrecognizable to dealer and is a safety hazard on the road.they think it is an electrical problem. Basically they are saying it can't be fixed.
The contact owns a 1996 ford mercury mystique.while driving 60 mph the speed odometer went from zero to 120, the rmp went up to 40,000, the over drive light illuminated and the vehicle shifted out of gear.the mechanic stated that the wiring harness was failed and the vehicle is no longer drivable.there is a recall for the electrical system (nhtsa campaign #01v230000) however; the manufacture stated that the vin was not included.the current mileage was 63,500 and the failure mileage 61,900.
The under hood wire harness burned up. This car has 89,000 miles and runs good. I heard there was a recall / tsb #( onp 99m03) on this car but ford will not honor it because the car isover 10 years old. I think ford should reimburse for repairs or buy back the car. This is a dangerous situation as the car will stall abruptly and lose power steering.
Computer at mechanic show major electrical system defects-it appears that many people are experiencing this as a major problem with this car and ford contour. Ford/mercury will not do anything-also the transmission goes out quit often-had a new one at 50,000 miles-has had many recalls already and nothing has been fixed on this car-windows dont go down (due to electrical short)
Consumer states that her vehicle dies on the freeway.she states that vehicle constantly blows fuses.she said that she took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that, her electrical wires are melting together.also was told that since this is happening, when it touches it blows fuses.she states that sometimes her vehicle will not start.she also states that the mechanic states they will not touch the vehicle, because if has major problems, and is over the mileage limit to be covered by any warranty.she said she was also told, that this vehicle could caught fireat any time, and that she should not drive it because it is dangerous.please help.
Vehicle experienced electrical failures prior to recall notice (99v-103), which were related to recall component and caused burning of wiring. Mjs
The contact owns a 1996 mercury mystique.the parking lights on the front and rear of the vehicle along with the instrument panel lights were inoperative.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch).the current and failure mileages were 138,552.
While traveling battery indicator light came on and vehicle stalled.consumer stated thatvehicle only stalled on wet road. Please provide further information.
Battery failed.*et
Front brake rotors failed.also replaced battery.
No summary( dot number: tire size: p205r15 )
While driving 30 mph wire to the batterymelted. As a result, the vehicle shut down in traffic.
Engine failed while driving on the highway, vehicle was then pushed to the side of the road where consumer then noticed smoke and a horribile smell coming from under the hood, vehicle was then towed into dealership, consumer was then advised that only a battery was needed and said nothing else was wrong, after three days of dealership having the vehicle and not trying to find the cause of the the smell and smoke consumer picked vehicle up, on the way home the head gasket blew and it was towed to a repair shop, after the head gasket was repaired, the engine still sounded bad, so consumer took vehicle to another shop and it was determined that the cylinder was bad, consumer then took vehicle back to the repair shop that repaired the head gasket and was also advised that cylinder was bad, on the way home the engine and battery light came on, vehicle was towed into dealership that replaced the battery,dealership told customer that the people who had replaced the head gasket must have done something wrong, dealership states they only did what they were told to do and that was to replace the battery.
Battery failed.
Battery wrapped in plastic insulation resulting in overheating of the battery, leaking acid burned electrical wiring.
When driving at any speed without prior warning, vehicle stalled and cut off. Also,dealer replaced the alternator due to the electricalwires burning out the alternator .
Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
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Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
When coming to a stop the vehicle stalls. During operation at 10 to 20 mph the vehicle jerks back and forth.
When driving the vehicleloses its power.please give more information.
The vehicle stalls for no one reason. Manufacturer aware of problem but will not offer assistance.please describe.
Dt:the door latch on driver's side would not shut, had to go to junk yard to get a part andputit in. This happened on august 20, 2005.consumerbruised hand trying to get the down shut. Therewas clicking noise in the panel on the driver's side that controls the power windows. Also, the key gothot in the ignition.
Vehicle would not start due to failed electrical relay.
Car has had increasing number of electrical problems...check engine light coming on. Mechanics couldn't find what was triggering it after replacing the oxygen sensors repeatedly. Other twitches (stalling, burned up turn signal module,) finally culminating in complete brake light and reverse light failure. Took the car back to my mechanics, who replaced the signal module, and showed me the burn marks on it. They stated that they tried to get the brake lights to work, and found that the primary wiring harness was just disintegrating (insulation failures all over.) they called ford/mercury before they told me of this problem, and were told that ford/merc would replace the harness as long as the car hadn't gone over 100k miles, and was not more than ten years old (it wasn't.) dropped the car at a local ford dealer, who called me back to say that they would have been glad to replace the harness, had i found the problem prior to jan 2006. They promptly informed that they would be more than happy to replace the harness for about $2,000.00i informed them that i'd be more than happy to perform brain surgery on them with a weedeater at no charge. I'll never purchase another ford product in my life, and i unfortunately currently own five.
Ea 01 001/blower switch/risistor or wiring harness: blower experience a wiring harness melt down; manufacturer was not notified at this time.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.consumer states blower motor inoperable, motor and fuse were replaced, nad then motor went out again, consumer found problem to be a plug that was going into the fuse box, that was melted.
The brake lights fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied. Had been to mechanic & the fuse & light bulb were changed. The problem still exists. Mechanic feels its an electrical short in the wires.
Wiring harnesswas burning up.dealer notified, and informed that it was not covered under arecall.consumer states that the wiring harness in the head liner is totally burned up, also under the dashboard there are melted wires causing the power mirrors, radio, clock, and interior lights to be inoperable, dealer stated that both wiring harnesses have to be replaced.
Faulty wiring insulation makes the car inoperable and dangerous to operate.
No summary( dot number: tire size: p205r15 )
Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
Consumer states there was a recall regarding a wire harness (99mo3) and that ford never notifies its consumers of the problems.
Consumer states that all instrumental dash panel lights started flashing on and off. Smoke came from under the hood, vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer.
Battery rubs against underhood wiring causing short. 2 foot lenght of wire needed to fix is not a replacable part. Entire distribution box needs to be replace at a cost of .
Engine wiring harness caught fire.*mjs
While going 35mph air conditioner blew out. Smelled like a fire. Had thought it was blower motor & brought one from dealer. Under the dash on right hand side, the plastic harness wire coverning had burnt. The electric wires on the blower motor had melted.
Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
Wiring harness dropped onto catalytic converter and melted down to raw wires.
Faulty wiring insulation makes the car inoperable and dangerous to operate.
The morning of 12/12/00 i drove 25 miles to a meeting, met for 2 hours, returned to the car. It started fine, warmed up, and defrosted the windows. When i put it in reverse to back out, everything stopped. There was no ignition clicking when i tried to start it again, just nothing. Interior lights and door "bells" (for key in the ignition) worked, but everything else was just dead. Had the car towed to nearest dealership (dean bros in lincoln, ne), not where i bought the car. They said that battery acid had eaten away the connections of the wire harness. If the placement of the battery in relation to the wire harness is a defect in manufacture or design, i'd like some reimbursement of the repair bill.
Fire occured while vehicle was parked. Would like someone to investigate.ford says they would not investigate and would not compensate for replacement of vehicle.insurance will only cover market value which does not replace my car.please advise as far as legal recourse.dealership says they cannot do anything either.in the mean time i cannot purchase a similar vehicle for the blue book value.
I am writing in regards to my 1996 mercury mystique in which just had a fire. On monday, december 10th, 2001, as i was driving, smoke startecome out of both exits where my rear seat shoulder harness seatbelts release.i immediately pulled over and run to a business for help. A gentleman sprayed sprayed the fire extingisher into the opening on the side walls where smoke was coming out.the fire department arrived also.the fireman checked my fuse bux and found a fuse melted into the box.my extended warranty - western general - says the part between the seat and panel was bent making wires touch and start a fire.the dealer won't admit anything.they gutted the whole inside, bending the part western general mentioned, in order to get to the wiring underneath.i am waiting for a call from ford motor company.
The brake lights fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied. Had been to mechanic & the fuse & light bulb were changed. The problem still exists. Mechanic feels its an electrical short in the wires.
Tookvehicle to a ford dealer for recall of engine cooling fan motor.they checked and said there was no problem, however a fuse was blown and they did replace the fuse.this tells me there must have been a problem for the fuse to need replacing.approx. 3 weeks later, without any signs, was driving to work and the "check engine soon" light came on.immediately afterwards the car stopped.the engine overheated and totally melted the engine components. The car had just been serviced.i feel that there obviously was a problem with the cooling fan and the result was exactly as the recall warned for the engine cooling fan.i have called ford with no results.i now have to replace the motor.please advise. What is my recourse?
Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
Headlights stayed on, andvehicle caught on fire. Consumer indicated vehicle was non repairable.
My complaint involves a 1996 mercury mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box.the cause was the overhead map light assembly which had overheated and the plastic retaining the 10w bulb holder melted allowing the metal bulb holder to slide in the molten plastic until it just barely contacted a negative bus in the assembly and blowing the fuse.it was a difficult problem to diagnose being a short was not present until the circuit was fused and then heat from the bulb would cause the metal holder to expand and short out blowing the fuse.i feel it appropriate to report this problem as i feel if the contacts had not shorted and blown the fuse and considering it became hot enough to melt the plastic is a potential fire hazard and i don't feel the assembly was engineered properly to support a 10w bulb.there has been, i believe, eight recalls to date on this model, several of those involved electrical components.
The electrical work on the car is in terrible condition.i purchased the car without noticing a failure in the reverse lighting.the reverse lights failed to work therefore since purchasing the car in greenville my daughter commuted from greensboro to greenville 3 times to have the problem corrected. Next the system failed again and with the same reverse lighting problem.i returned to car to the dealer and the system was corrected, however the panel lights failed and i have had the same problem up until this point.
Smoke emenated from steering column when engaging turn signal.potential fire hazard as quoted by ford service advisor.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
The electrical work on the car is in terrible condition.i purchased the car without noticing a failure in the reverse lighting.the reverse lights failed to work therefore since purchasing the car in greenville my daughter commuted from greensboro to greenville 3 times to have the problem corrected. Next the system failed again and with the same reverse lighting problem.i returned to car to the dealer and the system was corrected, however the panel lights failed and i have had the same problem up until this point.
Whenevervehicle was started,interior and instrument panel lights came on & remained on . Turn signal would constantly be ringing whensignal switch was not in use. Took vehicle to dealership & informed mechanic of the problems. Mechanic indicated "has not heard of the problem before," and did not do anything.
We have had a problem with this car since we bought it.first it was the driveshaft while we were traveling then it was the paint starting to crack, then it was the power steering going out when it was raining.dealership had no idea what was wrong.just found out when my husband took a/c switch out that it was burned.called dealership when it first happenned even though we still had an extended warranty and wanted money out of us.we couldn't afford it.please see if any of these are defects to where a dealer in west palm beach can correct the problem at no cost.our warranty has expired at 60,000 miles.car still vibrates and we have no a/c and it is hot here in florida.we would also like to get the paint taken care of us they knew about it from the beginning when we bought the car.along with the power steering going out.they said nothing was wrong.this was jim hayes ford in harrisburg, il.we now live in florida so if you can help us solve these problems it would be greatly appreciated.thanking you in advance.jeanette pratherplease e-mail anything you have to [email protected].
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
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Head gasket failure.coolant system failure.check engine light came on without warning, flashed and constant.i guess what they say about ford is rightfound on road deadfix or repair dailyouch
Vehicle stalled, white smoke was coming out of hood, and there was a coolant smell, dealer replaced battery, however the problem was the water pump and thermostat and because they were not replaced vehicle overheated causing the head gasket to blow causing coolant to go into the cylinder.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
Engine cooling system water pump failure causing a vehicle fire.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
I got in my car after work notice my windows just fog up got homnextday brought the car down to a garage they seem not intersted in it, but thought it might be the water pump and said it would cost overa thousand dollars all my warranys are up but are making payments on a car i can,t drive and belive it is a recall problem and would like to get it fix could please help also the power arm on the drivers side door let go also which caused my door window to carsh down and break that i paid about$385.00 to be fix plus the cost of the glass.
The water pump impeller was made of plastic and broke up into pieces causing $2000 in damage, because the resulting overheated engine warped the valve heads. The car need to have the head remilled and new multiple gaskets. The water pump impleller in my opinion should never had been made of plastic and was apparently defective.
A malfunctioned water pump resulted in a vehicle fire.
Tookvehicle to a ford dealer for recall of engine cooling fan motor.they checked and said there was no problem, however a fuse was blown and they did replace the fuse.this tells me there must have been a problem for the fuse to need replacing.approx. 3 weeks later, without any signs, was driving to work and the "check engine soon" light came on.immediately afterwards the car stopped.the engine overheated and totally melted the engine components. The car had just been serviced.i feel that there obviously was a problem with the cooling fan and the result was exactly as the recall warned for the engine cooling fan.i have called ford with no results.i now have to replace the motor.please advise. What is my recourse?
00v 367 00/engine cooling fan: engine cooling fan was on fire while pulling in parking space.dealer was notified, and informedconsumer vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Vehicle hums and cuts off.problem has gotten worse since purchase.engine & fan light came on.each time vehicle has beenatdealer. Dealer can't find a remedy.
Radiator light keeps coming on , part has been replaced twice.
Air conditioner indicator is not illuminating ondash when lights are turned on.also,during the first week of purchase problems withaccelerator pedalsticking . Consumer was aware that a recall had been issued for that problem, but manufacturer refused to repair due to vin.problems with radiator also occurred, andmanufacturer refused to repair that problem free of charge because vin# did not apply to that recall either. Consumerwas unable to contact dealer. Dealerwas no longer in business. Please provide further details.
Side windows malfunctioned. Also thermostat shorted out.
Engine failed while driving on the highway, vehicle was then pushed to the side of the road where consumer then noticed smoke and a horribile smell coming from under the hood, vehicle was then towed into dealership, consumer was then advised that only a battery was needed and said nothing else was wrong, after three days of dealership having the vehicle and not trying to find the cause of the the smell and smoke consumer picked vehicle up, on the way home the head gasket blew and it was towed to a repair shop, after the head gasket was repaired, the engine still sounded bad, so consumer took vehicle to another shop and it was determined that the cylinder was bad, consumer then took vehicle back to the repair shop that repaired the head gasket and was also advised that cylinder was bad, on the way home the engine and battery light came on, vehicle was towed into dealership that replaced the battery,dealership told customer that the people who had replaced the head gasket must have done something wrong, dealership states they only did what they were told to do and that was to replace the battery.
The vehicle experienced a persistent check engine light.*dt * jb
First engine failure occurred without warning after exiting the freeway, dealership failed to acknowlege engine failure and insisted the problem was the battery.engine failed again after picking up car from dealership after they had it 3 days.head gasket was repaired and engined failed again. Ford refuses to take any responsibility.
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button;engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed;remote trunk and fuel filler doorrelease - remote release does not always function;water leaks into trunk while trunk is open;vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found;auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park;trunk lock inoperable during cold weather;power windows binding.
The engine stutters/ pulls/drags and loses power.consumer contacted dealer.
While driving 55 mphvehicle completely shut down without warning,causing loss of power steering and brakes.cause unknown.please give any further details.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
While traveling battery indicator light came on and vehicle stalled.consumer stated thatvehicle only stalled on wet road. Please provide further information.
While traveling vehicle stalled without indication. Also, engine check light stayed on for days. Dealer has repaired vehicle five times.the vehicle has been back to the dealer six times for the same problem.
Vehicle hums and cuts off.problem has gotten worse since purchase.engine & fan light came on.each time vehicle has beenatdealer. Dealer can't find a remedy.
Upon accelerating from a stop, engine would totally shutdown with no warning.
While driving inheavymorning traffic vehicle starts whining, then it stalls. Has to put gear in park to restart.sometimes the overdrive indicator light comes on. Also, when pulling out in traffic, it doesn't engage in gear immediately, when putting foot on accelerator, it can cause an accident.
Intermittent stalling.
At 58,000 miles the engine has blown without any warning or signs of damage or leakage ,cause unknown.please give any further details.
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at slow speeds and at start up.manufacturer stated that stalling, surging, severe engine vibration and rough idle are normal and refused to repair the vehicle.
The problems that i am having with the vehicle is that i need a new engine and i purchased an extended warranty along with the car. The warranty company, wynn's oil company refuses to pay for the repairs.i am still qualified for the warranty to pay for repairs, with exemptions of deductable.i really need help with this problem. I am without the use of a vehicle that i am still legally obligated to pay for.please help!!
Engine sensor failed.
I have had a problem with the engine stalling when outside temps exceeds 85 degrees and the a/c is on. The problem occurs after taveling at highway speeds and the cluch is depressed and the engine is allowed to idle. The engine intermittenly will immediately stall. This causes a partial loss of braking and power steering. This happens about once a day when temps are over 85. The problem has been happening since 1997. The dealer has looked at the car 4 times and has tried fixing the a/c to resolve the problem. They say the i need to bring the car in while it is stalling?
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
First engine failure occurred without warning after exiting the freeway, dealership failed to acknowlege engine failure and insisted the problem was the battery.engine failed again after picking up car from dealership after they had it 3 days.head gasket was repaired and engined failed again. Ford refuses to take any responsibility.
After stopping, car stalled.then started and when stopped again, stalled.car was towed to island ford dealership --head gaskets needed to be replaced as well heads.heads had warped. Check engine light failed. Dealership where car was purchased could not be trusted to do the repair work. However, island ford no better-car has been there for 1 month.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
When driving at any speed without prior warning, vehicle stalled and cut off. Also,dealer replaced the alternator due to the electricalwires burning out the alternator .
When coming to a stop the vehicle stalls. During operation at 10 to 20 mph the vehicle jerks back and forth.
I replaced my timing belt last year, and again it failed.i have taken it to the ford dealerships to have it replaced. I really feel that timing belts do not wear out this fast, unless there is a problem with something.this time it was storming, and i left the flashers on, and had to walk 2 miles in the country to get to my truck to tow my car home.in the mean time, the car was towed.so i guess this was a report to the police. *la
When driving through a puddle of water the power steering goes out until the fan belt dries. The dealer has been notified about this problem.problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
There is a strong fuel smell inside vehicle after filling fuel tank. There is recall 99v247000concerning fuel filler pipe vent hose, but this vehicle is not affected.
Recall 99v247000/fuel vent hose: vehicle experiecing fuel/fumeleakages when refueling.dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer thatwas not cover under recall due to vin. Feel free to provide further details.
Oxygen sensor failed causing vehicle to stall.
The vehicle ran rough while driving at any speed. This condition caused a problem while driving in traffic. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the plastic intake manifold needed to be replaced.
Air conditioner indicator is not illuminating ondash when lights are turned on.also,during the first week of purchase problems withaccelerator pedalsticking . Consumer was aware that a recall had been issued for that problem, but manufacturer refused to repair due to vin.problems with radiator also occurred, andmanufacturer refused to repair that problem free of charge because vin# did not apply to that recall either. Consumerwas unable to contact dealer. Dealerwas no longer in business. Please provide further details.
The high/low switch for the air conditioner burned out the wiring harness.consumer could see smoke from the vents in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken todealership for this problem. The switch was replaced. The wiring harness is still damaged. Please provide any further details.
Mold in a/c system causes allergic reactions.
Consumer states that the center air conditioner grille broke while under warranty and has been waiting for parts for two years.
While going 35mph air conditioner blew out. Smelled like a fire. Had thought it was blower motor & brought one from dealer. Under the dash on right hand side, the plastic harness wire coverning had burnt. The electric wires on the blower motor had melted.
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
My complaint involves a 1996 mercury mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box.the cause was the overhead map light assembly which had overheated and the plastic retaining the 10w bulb holder melted allowing the metal bulb holder to slide in the molten plastic until it just barely contacted a negative bus in the assembly and blowing the fuse.it was a difficult problem to diagnose being a short was not present until the circuit was fused and then heat from the bulb would cause the metal holder to expand and short out blowing the fuse.i feel it appropriate to report this problem as i feel if the contacts had not shorted and blown the fuse and considering it became hot enough to melt the plastic is a potential fire hazard and i don't feel the assembly was engineered properly to support a 10w bulb.there has been, i believe, eight recalls to date on this model, several of those involved electrical components.
The contact owns a 1996 mercury mystique.the parking lights on the front and rear of the vehicle along with the instrument panel lights were inoperative.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch).the current and failure mileages were 138,552.
My heater control knob for high,med,low only work in the low position. My rear brake light had a leak,allowing water to fill up and blow my light bulbs.there is a ticking noise in my dash as if my turn signals is running, but no flash on the indicators. When i signal to take turns it works fine but when not turning still makes clicking noise. Transmission went out in october 2000, i heardthis is a common problem in my vehical.. Thank you for your time.
Signal lights and the brake lights are working intermittently.
Brake lights are not working at all. They will not illuminate when coming to a stop.contacted dealer and dealer has tried twice to remedy the situation, but with no success.
Brake lights are not working at all. They will not illuminate when coming to a stop.contacted dealer and dealer has tried twice to remedy the situation, but with no success.
While it was raining driver's head lamp got soaked withrain, and caused low beam light to go out, which may cause visual difficulties. Also, passenger's sidewas soaked.but,bulb did no go out.dealer said it was a common problem.
Headlight lenses developed a cloudy white discoloration that reduced the lights illumination. The headlight lenses were replaced at 36,000.now that the vehicle has 64000 miles the problem has recurred.
Taillights and headlights are working intermittently.
Due to recall notice #99v1030000 consumer took vehicle for appointment, but notice that the vehicle remained parked in the same location sense delivery. However, the mechanic informed owner that the repair would take 20 to 45 min.the owner took the vehicle home & checked under hood and notice no repair had been done.owner not satisfied.
The terminal at the headlight switch and wiring harness failed prior to recall notice 99v-103.nlm
Connector in harness to head lamp switch failed prior to recall notice 99v-103.nlm
Switch is so poorly made.the contacts(where it plugs into the wire harness) don't make good contact and as a result the switch gets hot and melts the plastic.it was replaced by the factory during a recall 8/06/99and has failed again.the defective parts are still being used!
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign99v103000 concerning the exterior lighting.: headlights. This vehicle has the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin.no repairs have been made due to the expense.updated 01/19/06.
While driving during night hours rear tail lights failed to work.dealership would not repair them because the vin was not included.
Taillights and headlights are working intermittently.
Signal lights and the brake lights are working intermittently.
After applying the turn signals, they did not work.
When the consumer engaged the right turn signal, several seconds later smoke starting streaming out of the steering column through the rubber gasket surrounding the directional signal actuator arm, the dealer found that the multi-function switch was defective and it was replaced, the consumer is concerned that the part does not contain a change in design which would prevent this from occuring again.
When the consumer engaged the right turn signal, several seconds later smoke starting streaming out of the steering column through the rubber gasket surrounding the directional signal actuator arm, the dealer found that the multi-function switch was defective and it was replaced, the consumer is concerned that the part does not contain a change in design which would prevent this from occuring again.
After the vehicle was filled with fuel the consumer noticed that the fuel leaked from under the vehicle.the dealer serviced the vehicle.*nlm
Filler hose leaks badly when tank is filled. Car diagonosed by mel clayton ford of phoenix, arizona with filler hose and vent valve need to be replaced, possibly needing a new fuel tank as well. Car also runs hot all the time (ford unable to diagnose the problem)
Consumer states while driving the vehicle cut off when vehicle is idling, the rmp will go up to 4. Dealership cannot findproblem, had vehicle diagnosed ,the heat from the motor has caused the plastic part of the intake manifold to warp and fuel and antifreeze leakes into head of engine.nlm
Fuel injection failure.
There was a leakage around the gas tank due a split, and the gas leaked out.
Fuel tank lid does not open when the lever is pushed down from the interior of the car. It has to be opened from the trunk.
When driving consumer can smell gas fumes coming from the tank, and there is a leakage coming from the rear tank.the consumer filled up the vehiclewith gas, he walked around the vehicle andnoticed gas was on the ground.
If gas tank is filled to capacity, gas will leak from undercarriage of car.consumer unable to determine where leak is coming from.
Gas tank filler lid will not open.
Dt*: the contact stated there was fuel leakage when the vehicle was being fueled.there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v247000, regarding the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly filler pipe and cap.the vin was not included in the recall.although the manufacturer was alerted, no inspections have been made.
Fuel fille r line cracked, causingfuel to leak. Dealer notified, and refused to repair vehicle unless cost goes to consumer. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
I first started smelling fuel after fueling up my car.then later i noticed that fuel leaks out from under my car when i put fuel into it.i recently noticed it running out from under the car when i just happen to fill up at a gas station that was on an incline.i took the car to a dealership and they said that the ford recall #99s24 does not apply to my car.but.... It is what problem is.help please.
The recall regarding the fuel filler pipe vent hose was performed on the vehicle, however it failed. Recall # 99 v 247 000
Gas cap failed, causing it to open with trunk release.
Trunk light failed.
Once vehicle is turned on and traveling interior lights would come on intermittently. Please provide further informaton.
While driving interior lights stay on for 4 days.parkedvehicle for the weekend, and nowvehicle is driving as normal.been to dealer.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
Consumer states that all instrumental dash panel lights started flashing on and off. Smoke came from under the hood, vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer.
My complaint involves a 1996 mercury mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box.the cause was the overhead map light assembly which had overheated and the plastic retaining the 10w bulb holder melted allowing the metal bulb holder to slide in the molten plastic until it just barely contacted a negative bus in the assembly and blowing the fuse.it was a difficult problem to diagnose being a short was not present until the circuit was fused and then heat from the bulb would cause the metal holder to expand and short out blowing the fuse.i feel it appropriate to report this problem as i feel if the contacts had not shorted and blown the fuse and considering it became hot enough to melt the plastic is a potential fire hazard and i don't feel the assembly was engineered properly to support a 10w bulb.there has been, i believe, eight recalls to date on this model, several of those involved electrical components.
Dt:the door latch on driver's side would not shut, had to go to junk yard to get a part andputit in. This happened on august 20, 2005.consumerbruised hand trying to get the down shut. Therewas clicking noise in the panel on the driver's side that controls the power windows. Also, the key gothot in the ignition.
I purchased my mercury mystique new in november of 1996. I have always driven the car very easy, i don't even get on the expressway very often. At around 45,000 miles, i had the transmission serviced, which the owners manual doesn't even mention. Now, with only 55k miles, the transmission has failed and needs a total rebuild! although the car is nearly 9 years old, at 55,000 miles the transmission failing is not acceptable. There has to be some kind of flaw in the design for it to do this. *b
My heater control knob for high,med,low only work in the low position. My rear brake light had a leak,allowing water to fill up and blow my light bulbs.there is a ticking noise in my dash as if my turn signals is running, but no flash on the indicators. When i signal to take turns it works fine but when not turning still makes clicking noise. Transmission went out in october 2000, i heardthis is a common problem in my vehical.. Thank you for your time.
Overdrive light comes on while driving, causing the vehicle to jerk/idle highand cut off.
While driving inheavymorning traffic vehicle starts whining, then it stalls. Has to put gear in park to restart.sometimes the overdrive indicator light comes on. Also, when pulling out in traffic, it doesn't engage in gear immediately, when putting foot on accelerator, it can cause an accident.
No summary( dot number: tire size: p205r15 )
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
When coming to a stop the vehicle stalls. During operation at 10 to 20 mph the vehicle jerks back and forth.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
Computer at mechanic show major electrical system defects-it appears that many people are experiencing this as a major problem with this car and ford contour. Ford/mercury will not do anything-also the transmission goes out quit often-had a new one at 50,000 miles-has had many recalls already and nothing has been fixed on this car-windows dont go down (due to electrical short)
While driving rear wheels locked up and power steering malfunctioned, causing loss of most steering ability. Also,vehicle stalled unexpectedly due todefective transmission, almost causing a crash. *ml
The gear does not shift properly. From stop to low speed (<20mph) it whines, jerks and stalls. At high speed (40mph) it stops shifting and keeps whining at 3-4000rpm while it should shift up. The o/d off warning light comes up 2-3 minutes after starting the car.
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button;engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed;remote trunk and fuel filler doorrelease - remote release does not always function;water leaks into trunk while trunk is open;vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found;auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park;trunk lock inoperable during cold weather;power windows binding.
Automatic transmission locks up while driving on highway.
Transmission/overdrivekicks in and out which could cause a rear end collision.
Nhts# 98v233000 - problem w/ my vehicle but my vin # not included in recall.
Steering wheel vibrates whenstopping the vehicle.transmission has been replaced.dealer contacted about the problem, and isnot aware of any remedies.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Was driving along on the road when it suddenly stopped moving.engine was still running. Tried to shift into reverse or drive & vehicle failed to move. Could hear it shifting gears. Had vehicle towed to mechanic & informed consumerthat transmission was shot.
When consumerput vehicle in drive vehiclewent down to 20mph. Vehicle would go into gear,but wouldhesitate. Then, five to ten minutes later,overdrive light would coime on,indicating that engine would slowdown.
The forward gears on mytransmission have ceased to work. Now i'm being told that the transmission needs to be replaced. I find it kind of weird that a 96 needs a new transmission already.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Vibration from transmission befor and after replacement.
While driving on highway, transmission began to shift at odd times.shortly thereafter, the shifts began to take excessively long between gear engagement.the following day, the o/d off light began to flash on the dash and the transmission refused to engage gears.driver stranded.upon inspection at dealership, i was told transmission was "totalled" and required replacement.details sketchy, but technician reported that an internal failure occured and transmission lubrication was affected (stopped).gears began running metal on metal with no warning and "internal damage" occured.car was driven less than 12 miles after warning light on dash began to flash.this car has only 63k miles and the transmission is totalled by lack of lubrication with a full reservoir or ford fluid.
I don't have an estimate on transmission damage.transmission was in good condition went it was brought to dealer, it is now inoperable. I am looking into possible tampering with the vehicle.i have no intention of paying for this damage.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
The floor shift automatic transmission control became damaged in result of gear position indicator deteriorate and not indicate the actual gear position. Consumer vin number dose not comply to recall. Please provide further information. Ts
The 3 bolts holding bracket came loose. 2 sheared off and 1 stripped out. Had to replace transaxle and bracket.
Consumertook vehicleto repair shop for wheel bearingproblem.last time hebrought vehicle to repair shop was last year injune , 2000. Currently, wheel bearingsmalfunctioned again.
The car has had a history of suspension, linkage and bearing failures since it was purchased. Mercury dealers and manufacturers have not been helpful.the mechanics at the dealer explained to me off the record that these cars have a history of front end failures however, the dealer and the manufacturer refuse to acknowledge it.you are invited to test drive the car and experience the vibration and poor handling to assit you in your investigation.
We have had a problem with this car since we bought it.first it was the driveshaft while we were traveling then it was the paint starting to crack, then it was the power steering going out when it was raining.dealership had no idea what was wrong.just found out when my husband took a/c switch out that it was burned.called dealership when it first happenned even though we still had an extended warranty and wanted money out of us.we couldn't afford it.please see if any of these are defects to where a dealer in west palm beach can correct the problem at no cost.our warranty has expired at 60,000 miles.car still vibrates and we have no a/c and it is hot here in florida.we would also like to get the paint taken care of us they knew about it from the beginning when we bought the car.along with the power steering going out.they said nothing was wrong.this was jim hayes ford in harrisburg, il.we now live in florida so if you can help us solve these problems it would be greatly appreciated.thanking you in advance.jeanette pratherplease e-mail anything you have to [email protected].
While vehicle was being serviced for another issue, consumer was informed that vehicle developed transmission problems and it would not move at all.
Vehicle was in for overheating and stalling repair when dealer notified consumer of complete manual transmission failure, consumer finds this failure odd since there have been no previous problems with the transmission.
The driver side seat belt gets jammed. To unloosen consumer has to keep tugging on the belt while pressing the release button. Dealer has not been contacted.
Whenever turning the power steering wheel either right or left, it's very hard to turn. Would hear a clicking noise when this happens.also, passenger's side seat belt fails to retract to its original position after being released. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
While drivng at any speed and going over any type of bumps, driver's side seat keeps moving forward.
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button;engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed;remote trunk and fuel filler doorrelease - remote release does not always function;water leaks into trunk while trunk is open;vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found;auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park;trunk lock inoperable during cold weather;power windows binding.
Front brake rotors wear excessively because the vehicle's minimum tolerance of 840 and 865 are less than the manufacturers specified minimum tolerance of 874.
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
While driving rear wheels locked up and power steering malfunctioned, causing loss of most steering ability. Also,vehicle stalled unexpectedly due todefective transmission, almost causing a crash. *ml
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Abs brake failure.
Owner claims that the carrotor's wear down quickly. She has to replace them every month.
Brakes:when driving and attempting to stop, have to push thebrakes completely to the floor before the vehicle will stop. The brakes appear to be worse when the roads are wet. Dealer can't find a problem with the brakes. *
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Abs wiring replaced/rotors worn out before pads/master cyliner replaced, and grinding noise with good pads.
Brakes fade.
Pcrv in the rear brakes failed prior to recall notice 00v-075.nlm
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button;engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed;remote trunk and fuel filler doorrelease - remote release does not always function;water leaks into trunk while trunk is open;vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found;auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park;trunk lock inoperable during cold weather;power windows binding.
Abs wiring replaced/rotors worn out before pads/master cyliner replaced, and grinding noise with good pads.
Front brakes including driver side rotor required replacement at 26,500 miles.the outside brake pad on this wheel , visible thru aluminum wheel, had a full 3/16" of pad remaining and the inner pad was completely gone (metal to metal) when replaced.only sign of problem was unusual noise approx. One week before replacement.all other previous cars have been gm or chrysler which have "squealer clips" on brake pads that alert you to need for repair while pads are still in safe operating condition.dealer told me ford does not put these clips on their pads.i believe these low cost clips are a very important safety feature and should be mandated on all cars sold in the us.
When driving55 mph or above and applying the brakesentire steering column vibrates, cause unknow., dealer replaced the brakerotors and pads, which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Caliper failed.
Front brake rotors failed.also replaced battery.
Owner claims that the carrotor's wear down quickly. She has to replace them every month.
Abs wiring replaced/rotors worn out before pads/master cyliner replaced, and grinding noise with good pads.
Master cylinder failed.
Received recall 00v075000. Contacted dealership & mechanic claimed repairs done on vehicle when brought in, within one hour. Was driving vehicle on november 17,2000,andpower assist brake valves locked up & lost all power to vehicle. Vehicle went backwards into a ravine. Vehicle towed & was declared totaled by insurance company.
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the steering wheel bounce off her knee and landed in the passenger side.the dealership is aware of the problem.tsthe vehicle was not responding well to steering.as consumer let go, the wheel fell off.*jg
Steering wheel and column continually vibrates.
Whenever turning the power steering wheel either right or left, it's very hard to turn. Would hear a clicking noise when this happens.also, passenger's side seat belt fails to retract to its original position after being released. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
We have had a problem with this car since we bought it.first it was the driveshaft while we were traveling then it was the paint starting to crack, then it was the power steering going out when it was raining.dealership had no idea what was wrong.just found out when my husband took a/c switch out that it was burned.called dealership when it first happenned even though we still had an extended warranty and wanted money out of us.we couldn't afford it.please see if any of these are defects to where a dealer in west palm beach can correct the problem at no cost.our warranty has expired at 60,000 miles.car still vibrates and we have no a/c and it is hot here in florida.we would also like to get the paint taken care of us they knew about it from the beginning when we bought the car.along with the power steering going out.they said nothing was wrong.this was jim hayes ford in harrisburg, il.we now live in florida so if you can help us solve these problems it would be greatly appreciated.thanking you in advance.jeanette pratherplease e-mail anything you have to [email protected].
Iexperienced loss of power steering while driving my vehicle in wet conditions. I have this problem not been addressed to my satisfaction by my dealership.
While driving rear wheels locked up and power steering malfunctioned, causing loss of most steering ability. Also,vehicle stalled unexpectedly due todefective transmission, almost causing a crash. *ml
Power steering assist is lost in the rain.the car had this issue when it was new.most of the time it happened, the car was going straight.now when it occurred in a turn, this becomes much more of a safety issue.within minutes, upon reaching highway speed, the power steering went out when i went through a puddle as the road was in a bend.this known vehicle defect is a major safety issue when the driver can not safely control the vehicle.there should be a recall to fix it immediately.
When driving the power steering goes out . Please describe .
The car has had a history of suspension, linkage and bearing failures since it was purchased. Mercury dealers and manufacturers have not been helpful.the mechanics at the dealer explained to me off the record that these cars have a history of front end failures however, the dealer and the manufacturer refuse to acknowledge it.you are invited to test drive the car and experience the vibration and poor handling to assit you in your investigation.
Tie rod failed.nlm
I feel it is unusal for this assembly to fail, considering the age of the vehicle and the low mileage
Rear reflector has been replaced and still fills up with water when it rains or when you wash car/told out of warranty/but never fixed correctly the first time it was replaced.
Broken transmission mount brackets and broken bolt broke the vacuum hose resulting in no power brakes, this problem has occured on several occasions and the manufacturer has been notified. Nlm
Poor design of trunk is experiencing leak.
Poor design of trunk is experiencing leak.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Poor design of trunk is experiencing leak.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Theother problems, the trunk having water damage due to a severe leak,my electrical system is no good.i have a loose rod underneath car apart of the steering/ i drove around without the car being properly inspected and registered/ no admission sticker/engine makes this weird sound a rattling noise/ driving on the highway between 45-50 sometimes at no given moment the car will take off up the highway/ when you put car in gear it jerks so hard you think the car has broken down.the fuel tank does not pass inspection.the speakers and radio has also never played properly.i tryed and have been trying for the last 2 years and 3 months plus.when i found out all the things were going on i was very furious because these people knew that i was disabled, with a terrible injury, this was why i was trading in my car because it had over 100,000 miles and i needed something extra dependable.i voiced this to them, because i had trouble getting around.i have tryed many times to resolve this and nothing has been done from the dealership to rectify this.they told me alot of lies to stall me during the window to return the car. I was told that only the salesman that sold me the car could do the paperwork on the return,then i was told this same salesman had gone to work elsewhere.i was told then that the manager was on vacation and only he could do this.i left message for the owner to call me.i was put on hold for long periods of time. Left on hold, hung up on.the service manager was so rude to me about fixing the recalls he brought me to tears all three times that i called.he was very mean to me and told me he did not care what ford had sent out about recalls he was not going to put my car up unless i paid for it. And, that if he put it up and fixed it i would not get my vehicle until he was paid for it.at that point i made up my mind not to go there and be humiliated again. The dates 07/14/1999 are actually 07/14/1997, (mistake) there's more no room!
Rain water continually seeps into the trunk area causing damage tothe electrical system, electrical short. Yh
Paint is chipping off and flaking away on driver's door and behind all wheels.
Vehicle does not have splash shields, causing loss of power steering when vehicle drives over 2 inch puddle of water. Thiscould result in an accident.
Whem bar breaks it breaks the link, and wears the tires down fast.
Steering wheel vibrates when in drive and stops at red light. Also when heater fan is on we get a bad oil fumes/smells . We have had it to the dealers 7or 8 times . They still haven't found the problem. The smell sometimes gets very bad.
When driving55 mph or above and applying the brakesentire steering column vibrates, cause unknow., dealer replaced the brakerotors and pads, which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Steering wheel vibrates whenstopping the vehicle.transmission has been replaced.dealer contacted about the problem, and isnot aware of any remedies.
When driving over a bump the car makes a loud popping noise. Dealer has car.
Need too recall the stabilizer bar front /and links front and back.
I whould like to know what can be done about my car i have talked totwo other people who i dont even know that drive the same car i have.frist i would like to say the my whole front end vibrates when we sit a red light or stop sing in park or reverse.also everytime it rains or we wash our car and then open the trunk water pours out of the tail lights.and my wire hardest is melted and the wires are burned up, we have no power mirrors, interior lights, radio.we took it to the ford dealer in sharon pa and got it looked at $840.00 to repair.this car has been a nightmare.i have 3 more years to pay on this car.we were told to drive it as little as possible, due to a possible fire.that is very hard to do when it is your only means of transportation.i would really like if you could help us out.i really believe that the year 1996 mercury mystique is a big defect.
The car has had a history of suspension, linkage and bearing failures since it was purchased. Mercury dealers and manufacturers have not been helpful.the mechanics at the dealer explained to me off the record that these cars have a history of front end failures however, the dealer and the manufacturer refuse to acknowledge it.you are invited to test drive the car and experience the vibration and poor handling to assit you in your investigation.
Front end misaligned causing excessive wear to tires.yh
When consumerhasair conditioner onand if he pulls up to a stop signvehicle shake and vibrates real badly. He has contacted the dealership.
I whould like to know what can be done about my car i have talked totwo other people who i dont even know that drive the same car i have.frist i would like to saymy whole front end vibrates when we sit a red light or stop sing in park or reverse.also everytime it rains or we wash our car and then open the trunk water pours out of the tail lights.and my wire harnessis melted and the wires are burned up, we have no power mirrors, interior lights, radio.we took it to the ford dealer in sharon pa and got it looked at $840.00 to repair.this car has been a nightmare.i have 3 more years to pay on this car.we were told to drive it as little as possible, due to a possible fire.that is very hard to do when it is your only means of transportation.i would really like if you could help us out.i really believe that the year 1996 mercury mystique is a big defect.
Foralong time there has been bearing changes. I gave my car to a tenant and she wanted it to get inspected, but she needed both front spring coils to be replaced. And for a long time the air conditioning(a/c) bearings have been bad. It is going to cost her much money. Can a claim be made because of a recall?
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to manufacturer's recall 98m04, nhtsa recall number not available.dealer refused to correctrecall problem.the dealer was not willing to do recall job because the manufacturer indicated that the spring coil must have been either rusted or broken to quality for recall fixing.however, the consumer was conderned about the safety.
1996 mercury mystique(68,000). Ford motor company had what they referred to as a "program", evidently for a problem with the front springs.the program was basically a free inspection. My car was inspected in 2002 while it was in for another recall, at which time it was given a passing grade.the program expired @ 150,000 or dec. Of 2004 whichever came first.in february 2005 a 6" chunck of the pass. Side spring snapped off, luckily on a residential street. I heard the noise and was able to retrieve the piece from the street.on close inspection the piece did not break due to corrosion.i believe it was due to poor material quality, my concern is that this could cause tire failure at higher rates of speed resulting in possible fataliies. Ford would not replace the spring.
Consumer has noticed that for no apparent reasonwindshield has developed a stress fractur. Also , when driving there is vibration coming from rear ofvehicle, andheater blower swtich was inoperable. Please provide any further details.
Broken stop causes sway bar to move and rub on front contol arm causing vibration and possible steering difficulty!
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
Goodyear eagle gt44 (p205-60-15) tires vibrated .
While traveling vehicle stalled without indication. Also, engine check light stayed on for days. Dealer has repaired vehicle five times.the vehicle has been back to the dealer six times for the same problem.
Engine light failed.
I got in my car after work notice my windows just fog up got homnextday brought the car down to a garage they seem not intersted in it, but thought it might be the water pump and said it would cost overa thousand dollars all my warranys are up but are making payments on a car i can,t drive and belive it is a recall problem and would like to get it fix could please help also the power arm on the drivers side door let go also which caused my door window to carsh down and break that i paid about$385.00 to be fix plus the cost of the glass.
We have had a problem with this car since we bought it.first it was the driveshaft while we were traveling then it was the paint starting to crack, then it was the power steering going out when it was raining.dealership had no idea what was wrong.just found out when my husband took a/c switch out that it was burned.called dealership when it first happenned even though we still had an extended warranty and wanted money out of us.we couldn't afford it.please see if any of these are defects to where a dealer in west palm beach can correct the problem at no cost.our warranty has expired at 60,000 miles.car still vibrates and we have no a/c and it is hot here in florida.we would also like to get the paint taken care of us they knew about it from the beginning when we bought the car.along with the power steering going out.they said nothing was wrong.this was jim hayes ford in harrisburg, il.we now live in florida so if you can help us solve these problems it would be greatly appreciated.thanking you in advance.jeanette pratherplease e-mail anything you have to [email protected].
Plastic piece on dashboard needed replaced, however it took dealer a couple of years to order it.
1996 mercury mystique.mrscc
I went to a dealership in glendora, caand car was still on bumper to bumper warranty. They wanted me to pay a cost for them to look at the car.therefore car wasn't fixed and now problem still persists.i will not pay for something that happened while under warranty.i can not remember the dealerships name but it was the biggest ford dealership in glendora,ca.i have a witness who was with mewhen this occurred. No safety defect listed in the summary.
My heater control knob for high,med,low only work in the low position. My rear brake light had a leak,allowing water to fill up and blow my light bulbs.there is a ticking noise in my dash as if my turn signals is running, but no flash on the indicators. When i signal to take turns it works fine but when not turning still makes clicking noise. Transmission went out in october 2000, i heardthis is a common problem in my vehical.. Thank you for your time.
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
Cruise control cable linkage got hooked onto the bleeder causing the throttle to stick. The dealer has been notified. Nlm
The throttle freezes.at times the throttle feels like it is dragging causing you to press harder than neededto accelerate, then the car springs forward.some times when you push lightly on the accelerator it starts out into the traffic lane then the throttle freezes.no matter how hard you push it will not budge, then suddenly it will free up and work fine for days maybe then it will do it again.very unsafe.we have had a couple of close calls.ford- mercury are really dragging their heels.they have charged me over $100 on one visit for this problem and fixed nothing. Thanks you for your help, dan.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic.they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100.ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk.in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move.he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning.he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened.then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight.i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased.at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything.i'm sure it is a throttle problem.the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems?the dealer doesn't seem to think so.thanks for your help.it has been and on going thing.when the problem occurs it is without warning.i have had a couple of scary occurrences.once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle.i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor matcar shot forward. Ak
Air conditioner indicator is not illuminating ondash when lights are turned on.also,during the first week of purchase problems withaccelerator pedalsticking . Consumer was aware that a recall had been issued for that problem, but manufacturer refused to repair due to vin.problems with radiator also occurred, andmanufacturer refused to repair that problem free of charge because vin# did not apply to that recall either. Consumerwas unable to contact dealer. Dealerwas no longer in business. Please provide further details.
While driving inheavymorning traffic vehicle starts whining, then it stalls. Has to put gear in park to restart.sometimes the overdrive indicator light comes on. Also, when pulling out in traffic, it doesn't engage in gear immediately, when putting foot on accelerator, it can cause an accident.
Nhtsa #97v22500 - my vin# not included.
Consumer was pulling into the driveway. There was tight pulling & grinding noise in the throttle.vehicle was put in parkbefore pressing down on the throttle again & the cable snapped. Dealer said cable was busted off the accelerator pedal which controlled throttle of the vehicle. Recall#97v22500o. Dealer statedwrong part was put on that was why it broke. Dealer repaired the problem, but fixed it temporarily. Correct cable still needs to be put on to rectify &complete the problem. The traction is now off.the consumer has been waiting 2 1/2 weeks for the dealer to get the correct part in from ford.
Nhtsa recall 97 v 225 000/throttle cable: vehicle experienced separation ofthrottle cable. Manufacturer notified, and informedconsumer that this vehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Steering wheel vibrates when in drive and stops at red light. Also when heater fan is on we get a bad oil fumes/smells . We have had it to the dealers 7or 8 times . They still haven't found the problem. The smell sometimes gets very bad.
My heater control knob for high,med,low only work in the low position. My rear brake light had a leak,allowing water to fill up and blow my light bulbs.there is a ticking noise in my dash as if my turn signals is running, but no flash on the indicators. When i signal to take turns it works fine but when not turning still makes clicking noise. Transmission went out in october 2000, i heardthis is a common problem in my vehical.. Thank you for your time.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign99v103000 concerning the exterior lighting.: headlights. This vehicle has the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin.no repairs have been made due to the expense.updated 01/19/06.
Consumer has noticed that for no apparent reasonwindshield has developed a stress fractur. Also , when driving there is vibration coming from rear ofvehicle, andheater blower swtich was inoperable. Please provide any further details.
The fan switch is causing overheating and melting of the wire harness. The high/ medium/ low control does not respond when activated. Niether, will fan run on one speed only. The dealer has been contacted.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
Dt:the door latch on driver's side would not shut, had to go to junk yard to get a part andputit in. This happened on august 20, 2005.consumerbruised hand trying to get the down shut. Therewas clicking noise in the panel on the driver's side that controls the power windows. Also, the key gothot in the ignition.
Passenger's side power window failed to operate due tofailure ofcable drive motor.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under arecall andwarranty expired.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Continuous problems with the drivers side window control panel corroding and the window not operating.i have replaced just about every part possible and the window still doesn't work.
Driver side window is inoperative.yh
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase.hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car.car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point.trunk leaks when it rains.driver side window malfunctioning.instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall).check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button;engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed;remote trunk and fuel filler doorrelease - remote release does not always function;water leaks into trunk while trunk is open;vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found;auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park;trunk lock inoperable during cold weather;power windows binding.
Driver's side power window will not go up. At all.the dealership is aware ofproblem.
When trying to put the driver side window down, you have to keep pushing the button until it finally decides to go down. When putting it up it is the same way, but it takes forever to get it up. Sometimes you have to open the door or pull on the door and then it may go up and then again it may not. I have taken it to crane lincoln mercury to get it looked at and in the process therolled it down and could not get it back up. They told me they finally got the window up but the motor would not hold it up and it fell back down. Now i am forced to by a new motor for my window because it won't stay up. I have been very pleased with my car up until this . I am very upset about all of this because it is costing me over $300 to get itfixed, i have to have it fixed because i can't drive with my window down all of the time because of the rain. Thank you,[xxx]. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power operated windows forfront left and right doors failed to work properly.dealership has examinedvehicle and repaired the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
My complaint involves a 1996 mercury mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box.the cause was the overhead map light assembly which had overheated and the plastic retaining the 10w bulb holder melted allowing the metal bulb holder to slide in the molten plastic until it just barely contacted a negative bus in the assembly and blowing the fuse.it was a difficult problem to diagnose being a short was not present until the circuit was fused and then heat from the bulb would cause the metal holder to expand and short out blowing the fuse.i feel it appropriate to report this problem as i feel if the contacts had not shorted and blown the fuse and considering it became hot enough to melt the plastic is a potential fire hazard and i don't feel the assembly was engineered properly to support a 10w bulb.there has been, i believe, eight recalls to date on this model, several of those involved electrical components.
The vehicle hit a potholein which the driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed, and the windshield also cracked. Consumer states vehicle was only traveling 5 mph, dash also has a split.
Side windows malfunctioned. Also thermostat shorted out.
2nd vin#: [xxx] mercury mystique #2, 1996. Purchased 6/97...both mystiques' front driver's & front pass windows failed due to faulty regulators & motors.rear windows roll down only 1/2 way, and not wide enough for escape.randy king, service manager for crawford county ford, stated that they hadmultiple mystiques, same prob.they discounted only 1/2 the cost to us.total spent to date on all 4 windows/2 cars$800. Problem indicated by randy king was possible danger of not being able to escape car in event of emergency.our concern is if doors are inoperableduring a crash or water or whatever, passengers will not be able to exit the car if the regulators/motors fail.they fail immediately, suddenly & with absolutely no warning.there is no indication before failure that there is a problem.once failed, cannot get window up or down.if need to contact us, please use 479 area code.thank you.or .information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer has noticed that for no apparent reasonwindshield has developed a stress fractur. Also , when driving there is vibration coming from rear ofvehicle, andheater blower swtich was inoperable. Please provide any further details.
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