We found the following complaints for MERCURY MYSTIQUE (1998)
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Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems asstated in recall 99v243000 concerning air bag warning light.dealership will not repairvehicle free of charge because the vin was not included.
Air bag warning light continually illuminates, not able to determine malfunction.
While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy.nlm
Had air bag sensor replaced through a recall notice and the air bag light on the dash blinks periodicaly since the recall. Dealership states they cannot do anything to correct the problem.
Airbag light intermittently comes off and on.contacted dealer.
The airbag light flashed. The consumer felt very unsafe driving the vehicle. *nlm
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v243000/mfr recall number 99s23. Dealer states parts not available.consumer has yet to have recall work corrected.
While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy.nlm
The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags.the vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint.the vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks.since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle hitting guard rail, no deployment of both passenger/driver's air bag during collision. Mjs
Another vehicle suddenly stopped & was rearended by the mystique. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. 1 injury & emergency room treatment.
Air bag light will intermittently illuminate from time to time. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything.consumer states that this problem has been fixed twice.
While in frontal impact the driver'sair bag did deploy, but the passenger's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.also, the passenger's seatbelt did hold the occupant,causing the passenger to sustain head injuries.please provide further information.
Consumer is not satisfied with recall process and can not obtain a loaner car for scheduled recall work to be performed.(99v-243) *mjs
Consumer received recall 99v243000 notice concerning frontal air bag sensor module.whenvehicle is startedair bag light comes on and stays on at all times. Dealerexamined the vehicle, but could not find the problem.consumer's vehicle not included in recall due to vin.
Dealership refused to recognize problems related to the recall. Vehicle needed new air bag diagnostic monitor. Dealership refused to accommodate consumer. If dealership made the adjustment they would charge the consumer.
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Consumer received manufacturer'srecall 99s23 concerning air bag control module. Consumer had no problems untildealer performedrecall repairs. Currently, when it rainsair bag light comes on.the vehicle was returned tot he dealer three times to correct the problem but the dealer was unable to findthe problem.
Experienced dealer problem when requested to have air bag on/off switch installed.
Dt:while driving down the road, i noticed smoke coming out of the dash.i pull over to the side of the road, opened the hood and the first thing i saw was fire coming from behind the glove compartment.the car caught fire and burned just five after i pulled over.no warning lights, looked at temp gauge and everything was fine before the fire. Called 911 at 5:44 pm, fire dept came and put out the fire.this was on the interstate. *sb
Vehicle instrument panel went hay-wire, car starting hesitating, and slamming from gear to gear.took to a service center that advised me that it had a bad sensor.paid close to $800.00 to have replaced.car started with more electrical issues within the next couple of days.(ie:lights would not go on, etc)took back to service center that then advised that the wiring harness on the car was malfunctioning and causes the electrical system to short circuit.the wiring harness would have to be replaced and wiring on car would have to be redone costing close to $3000.00.they also advised that this car is not safe to drive, that it would be just a matter of time before this car would catch fire.did not have $$ to make repair, continued to drive car having no other option with a baby, and young child that need to be taken to school, etc.while driving on the interstate days later, the car went from 75 mph to 10 mph like hitting a wall.almost got rear-ended and had to exit, driving home at 10 mph the whole way.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign#01v230000 concerning the electrical system. This vehicle has the sameproblemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to vin. The vehicle has not been repaired because it was too expensive
I am the 2nd owner of my 1998 mercury mystique.i purchased the vehicle in 2004.it has a computer defect that gives a false reading for the check engine light.this car qualified for the nj lemon law because of this problem with its 1st owner.however, that owner was too kind to do anything about it.the previous owner gave me a file filled with service information from the date he purchased the vehicle, brand new in december 1997.shortly after his purchase he had the vehicle back to the dealer for the check engine light.he had it back a couple more times for the same thing and they always fixed it.obviously, they put a band-aid on a major defect.inoticed the light was on when i first purchased the vehicle.the former owner said he had it checked and was told not to pay attention to it.well, since then i have been told at inspection that it has to be fixed every time.so it goes to my mechanic who wills repair/replace the necessary parts per that day's computer reading.within a few weeks (occasionally months) the light goes on again.previous to this years inspection (december 31st) i had my friend look it over and he replaced the valve/sensor that was defected (per that days computer reading).well, right before inspection the check engine light went back on.and of course, since it was on, it failed again.i mentioned to the inspector that it had a history of this problem.i asked if there was any recourse and he told me to look into the nj waiver program.i called the motor vehicle commission to learn about the waiver program.i understand to be considered, the repair cost has to be about $400 or more.some time ago the repair costs limit was about $250 or more.well, for the repair i had done before this last inspection, it cost me about $250 again.i believe that for these reasons i should qualify for a vehicle waiver for the emissions inspection of my vehicle.
The contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique.the contact took her vehicle to a mechanic because the blower motor resistor failed.the mechanic stated that her fuse box melted, which caused the blower motor to fail.she called the manufacturer and a representative stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v230000 (electrical system), although the failures were identical.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.she is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 114,708.
The contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique.while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge and speedometer displayed inaccurate readings.in addition, the warning lights on the instrument control panel flicker on and off sporadically.the contact also stated that he felt excessive heat underneath the instrument panel.a local mechanic stated that the electrical system was defective and they are currently in the process of repairing the vehicle.the manufacturer did not provide any assistance.the contact has pictures of the failed component.the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead .it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day.i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over.the keys were in my pocket.as a result the starter died.i had the car towed to a local service station.they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt.a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning.i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood.i did not see anything out of the ordinary.the car would not start back up.i had it towed to a near bye service station.again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery.when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box.i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005.until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue.these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation.i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford.on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem.i was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today.so far he has not called.the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks.they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
The engine has gone dead and will not start due to a short in the battery relay cable. The doors will not open electronically , also. Dlr has not seen.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
Volt regulater was defective.yh
Problems with horn.*mr
Horn pad is hard to operate when needed. Dealer notified, and manufacturer informedconsumer that itwas normal operation for that vehicle. The dealer could not correct the problem.the consumer indicated that being unable to use the horn is a serious safety hazard.
Horn failed to sound, even after repeated attempts, fixed horn by replacing some parts.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
At 15mphvehicle shuts off. This could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
While driving vehicle started smoking.vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that fuel was leaking from spark plug wires into the catalytic converter which could have causedvehicle to catch on fire.
The vehicle stalled2 blocks from home in am. It was able to be restarted, but died when put in gear. It was towed to the dealer. They were not able to duplicate the condition, but found a tsb that stated to reprogram the pcm. They said this was not covered by the extended warranty. I contacted ford customer service, but have not received a reply. Ford announced the other day that reimbursement for repairs to their vehicles that stalled without warning. This vehicle falls under that condition. I feel this condition is very dangerous, since the vehicle stalls without warning, and all power is lost.
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead .it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day.i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over.the keys were in my pocket.as a result the starter died.i had the car towed to a local service station.they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt.a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning.i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood.i did not see anything out of the ordinary.the car would not start back up.i had it towed to a near bye service station.again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery.when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box.i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005.until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue.these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation.i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford.on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem.i was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today.so far he has not called.the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks.they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
Shorting out of wiring caused fuse blowing, two times battery died and alternator failed. Yh
Dt:the contact was having electrical problems. She said the vehicle would not start. The vehicle would jump while she was driving. She was going about 40 mph.she had it looked at,and was told it was in the wiring. She said when the mechanic looked at the vehicle the windshield wipers came on by themselves. A mechanic told her the wires were bad,and they needed to be replaced. She was told this by two different mechanics. She found out about a recall 01v230000on the wiring harness. Dealer told her the recall has expired. Manufacturer saidthis vehicle was not included in the recall.
Wiring harness burned, causing a small fire.dealer has replacedwiring harness.
Fuse recepticle is melting underdash. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Wiring to the headlights had an electrical short which caused the headlights to be non-functional. Dealer has replaced the wiring under a recall.
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted.(tiresize: 205/60r15)
While driving a/c motor stopped, consumerturned off the a/c switch. Then noticed smoke comingfrom under dash, consumer stopped, and vehicle caught on fire.entire dashboard fell out on consumer .
Intermittently brake lights shorted outand malfunctioned. Dealer has repairedvehicle several times; however,problem still exists. Please provide additional information. Consumer states that a mechanic told her ford were known to have these problems.ph 09-dec-2002
Ongoing problem with electrical shortages, causing vehicle to lose power. Vehicle has been todealer's shop on four occasions, and problemcontinues to occur.also a fire orignated under the hood. Feel free to provide further details.
I came to this site looking for recall information to see if there had been a recall related to my problems with the 1998 mercury mystique.so far nothing too dangerous has happened, but i am feeling very unsafe for obvious reasons.one by one the electrical systems in my car are shorting out.i haven't been able to power down the passenger side window for quite some time.then the radio (always faulty -- they were never able to fix it even by replacing it) shorted out completely on the incident date below.then the interior overhead and floorboard lights shorted out a few days later.i'm concerned that the exterior lights and power steering are next.i can't get an appointment at the dealership to have all this looked at for another couple of weeks.i was checking the site to see if there were any related recalls or complaints.thought i'd add a complaint because maybe it needs to be looked into.
Lost compression in one cylinder, its being looked at now.
Excessive overheating.dealer has replaced temperature gauge, and other parts, but still not accurate.
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
Engine blew on a trip to st.louis car was under fords extended service plan because i could not produce all of my engine maitance reports even though i tried to explain to ford that many times i did my own oil changes they have refuse to honor their extended service plan.
No summary listed for above vehicle.( dot number: edpzb7ex tire size: 205/60p15 )
Engine cooling- temperature runs on the high range of normal.engine - two bolts fell out of water pump pulley causing unknown vibration which in turn caused failure of serpentine belt which caused belt to fray into engine which in turn dislodged timing belt and caused oil light to come on.dealer not "user friendly" during repair process which drug out the repair for a week. Engine has not run in the same fashion since the incident even though two different dealers have addressed the problem.engine now stalls during initial start up almost causing engine to die entirely which has almost been the cause of several accidents.tires- uneven and unusual wear on rear tires causing tires to wear prematurely.windshield- unusal amount of chips perhaps caused by design and shape of windshield.ignition- when removing key ingintion stays stuck into the steering column causing buzzer to sound.did i mention that we will never buy a ford product again especially since we have only owned this car since december 1999. ( dot number: 23912 ur tire size: p205/60r15 )
Water pump broke.
Excessive overheating.dealer has replaced temperature gauge, and other parts, but still not accurate.
Engine started making funny noises. Consumer stopped the car and popped open the hood and noticed thatwater tank was low. Consumer then filled tank back up with water. The nextday steam was coming from the engine compartment. Took car to dealerandit is still there.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Water pump leaks prior recall notice (99b-23).yh
Fan stopped working on 1998 mercury mystique, no heat in car. Most likly cause is the resistor on the heater blower moter. This should be covered on ford recalls 01s22 or 01m07, but ford will not fix it. Ford did replace this part under recall 99m07 on 01/17/2001, this is an on going issue and all mystiques should be cover under 01m07.
In january 2000, my fan stopped running and my abs light went off simultaneously as i was rolling to a complete stop in a parking lot.my speed was very slow, as i was just stopping at the exit to the parking lot.ford covered the fan switch, as it was under my extended warranty.they researched and stated the abs module had blown, and was in no way related to what had happened with the fan.this is the third time the fan switch had been replaced.ford would not cover the abs module, and told me that the part alone was $936.00 and it would require a half a day's labor to install.the dealer charged me 79.77 for running the diagnostic tests on the vehicle to find the problem.i took the car to a local garage, and had the repair done for $450.00.i was very angry, as my warranty would not cover this part or labor, and i lease the vehicle.this part is covered in 3.4l models, but not in my car. Yesterday, i was driving home and applied the brakes as i approached my home, the lights dimmed and the abs light went off.my fan was not on , therefore, it did not blow.my wipers and lights were on.i assume this is the same problem with the abs as last time.i feel that there has to be some electrical problem shorting this module out, and i do not want to pay more money to replace this if it is going to continue to occur.i went through all of the channels i could at ford motor company, to no avail, the first time.i feel that there is a defect with my car that could be electrical and just may result in other problems.i lease this vehicle and will be done with it in february, however, i do not want to have to either drive around with my abs system not functioning, or pay more money to fix a problem that would logically seem to be a defect of the car.i would appreciate any assistance you could offer me with this situation.thank you for any help you can offer.
While driving vehicle at approximately 55mph noticed smoke coming out of tail pipe.also,engine was leaking oil after putting oil in it.been to mechanic & was informed vehicle still under warranty. Finally took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic nothing couldbe done.
Engine warning sensor failed. Mjs
Noise is coming from engine area because only one bolt is holding the pump pulley, two bolts are missing.yh
While suddenly all the dash lights illuminated, then temperature gauge goes to hot and vehicle suddenly dies. White smoke also comes out of tail pipe. Vehicle keeps running hot and stops, the engine head gasket failed twice,all recall work was not performed.*jg
Engine cooling- temperature runs on the high range of normal.engine - two bolts fell out of water pump pulley causing unknown vibration which in turn caused failure of serpentine belt which caused belt to fray into engine which in turn dislodged timing belt and caused oil light to come on.dealer not "user friendly" during repair process which drug out the repair for a week. Engine has not run in the same fashion since the incident even though two different dealers have addressed the problem.engine now stalls during initial start up almost causing engine to die entirely which has almost been the cause of several accidents.tires- uneven and unusual wear on rear tires causing tires to wear prematurely.windshield- unusal amount of chips perhaps caused by design and shape of windshield.ignition- when removing key ingintion stays stuck into the steering column causing buzzer to sound.did i mention that we will never buy a ford product again especially since we have only owned this car since december 1999. ( dot number: 23912 ur tire size: p205/60r15 )
Unable to fuel my 1998 mercury mystique without frequent pump shut down and/or gasoline spillage. This problem began in november 2000 and became progressively worse until repairs were made on march 26, 2001.the problem was linked to a product defect - a sticking flapper valve (tsb 98-15-3). A new flapper valve was installed at a cost of $ 224.26 ($6.07 parts & remainder labor and tax). The replacement of the valve has corrected the problem.while it is fortunate that no injuries or significant environmental damage occurred in this instance because of the defect, a high potential for injury and damage exists.
Vehicle stalled intermittently. When thisoccurred steering and brakes locked up.
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead .it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day.i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over.the keys were in my pocket.as a result the starter died.i had the car towed to a local service station.they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt.a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning.i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood.i did not see anything out of the ordinary.the car would not start back up.i had it towed to a near bye service station.again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery.when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box.i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005.until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue.these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation.i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford.on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem.i was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today.so far he has not called.the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks.they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
Vehicle would hesitate/ run rough, and stall at any speed, and/or will not start intermittently.vehicle been indealer shop, and the problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
While suddenly all the dash lights illuminated, then temperature gauge goes to hot and vehicle suddenly dies. White smoke also comes out of tail pipe. Vehicle keeps running hot and stops, the engine head gasket failed twice,all recall work was not performed.*jg
My problem is that my car stalls when driven at any speed, whether i am stopped, turning or just driving. I have brought this car to the dealership to get fixed and they don't know what this is. This was accident related and my insurance said if it isn't accident related then i am responsible for the bill that the dealer will charge for looking at the car. Now this started happening when my car was hit in the front at over 40+ miles/hr. Am i protected by any law that will allow me to get this car fixed at no cost to me? i am driving a very dangerous car right now and almost got killed last week when i was turning off a highway and the car stalled, a rig was coming right towards me and at last second i got out of the way. This is very scary and don't know what to do for help! i was already handed a diagnostic bill for over $80.00 and refused to pay because they never really found the problem. What can i do or who can help.
Unable to fuel my 1998 mercury mystique without frequent pump shut down and/or gasoline spillage. This problem began in november 2000 and became progressively worse until repairs were made on march 26, 2001.the problem was linked to a product defect - a sticking flapper valve (tsb 98-15-3). A new flapper valve was installed at a cost of $ 224.26 ($6.07 parts & remainder labor and tax). The replacement of the valve has corrected the problem.while it is fortunate that no injuries or significant environmental damage occurred in this instance because of the defect, a high potential for injury and damage exists.
Engine died due to major oil leakage.yh
Vehicle is stalling intermittently without anywarning, causing a safety hazard.consumer must restart vehicle. Dealer cannot determine the cause.
When road is wet and changing lane engine would stall and vehicle steering would lock up without any indication. Please provide further information.
Ford can't seem to find a problem, they had my care for 3 days and gave it back to us, on the way home from dealer car cut out twice (stalled while driving).called ford next day had it towed again, still in shop, i had car for 1 1/2 days when this happened.ford can not find a problem...and as if this date has done nothing to rectify it.we can not accept a car that stalles out while driving we has 2 small children that ride in the back of this care,each of the 5x's this car stalled out my children were in the care...we can not chance this...
Oil was running out 3 days at a time. Had oil changed.vehicle would cut off at stop sign, but started right back up. Also, . White smoke was coming from the rear.
While driving vehicle would suddenly stall.this was caused by the timing belt coming off the crank shaft pulley. Thisproblemoccurred several times. The belt had been replaced, but dealership was unableto remedy the problem.
Serpentine belt broke and water pump froze causing vehicle overheating and damage to engine, after replacing engine, belt and pump vehicle is continued to run hot. Mjs
Engine cooling- temperature runs on the high range of normal.engine - two bolts fell out of water pump pulley causing unknown vibration which in turn caused failure of serpentine belt which caused belt to fray into engine which in turn dislodged timing belt and caused oil light to come on.dealer not "user friendly" during repair process which drug out the repair for a week. Engine has not run in the same fashion since the incident even though two different dealers have addressed the problem.engine now stalls during initial start up almost causing engine to die entirely which has almost been the cause of several accidents.tires- uneven and unusual wear on rear tires causing tires to wear prematurely.windshield- unusal amount of chips perhaps caused by design and shape of windshield.ignition- when removing key ingintion stays stuck into the steering column causing buzzer to sound.did i mention that we will never buy a ford product again especially since we have only owned this car since december 1999. ( dot number: 23912 ur tire size: p205/60r15 )
Carbeing driven at around 30mph, numerous times, all power was lost, hit curb, had no steering, brakes, luckily could put in neutral and re-start, cranskshaft sensor was cracked,causing vehicle to die out.very dangerous going thru intersection or driving downtown.
Faulty catalytic converters.
Exhaust system separated completely. Yh
Oxygen sensor keeps shorting out.oxygen sensor has been changed 5 times. This is6th timetaking it back forsame thing.dealer can't findproblem.computer just reads that it's bad.consumer states oxygen sensor has now been replaced eight times, the dealer is only changing the sensor, the problem is reoccuring and needs to be resolved by finding the root of the cause of the failure, the engine lights keeps coming on.
Problem with unpleasant fumes enteringvehicle. Vehicle has been in shop on four occasions, and problemstill reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
The checkengine light comes on and stays on.upon slowing down while driving at highway speeds the vehicle jerks forward. Dealershipreplaced the egr valve and sensor 3 times in an attempt to correct the problem,but failed to do so.
While driving vehicle at approximately 55mph noticed smoke coming out of tail pipe.also,engine was leaking oil after putting oil in it.been to mechanic & was informed vehicle still under warranty. Finally took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic nothing couldbe done.
Oil was running out 3 days at a time. Had oil changed.vehicle would cut off at stop sign, but started right back up. Also, . White smoke was coming from the rear.
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
I have a 1998 mercury mystique. The vehicle recently began running abnormally. So in inspection of this, i discovered that the vehicles acceleration is being raised without me even touching the gas. I was on the road and my vehicle was speeding up on it's own and i couldn't figure out why. It seems as if the cruise control is constantly on or something.
Daughter (16 years old) getting in back seat with her flute case pressed up against speaker grill with the case.this was enough to crack the speaker grill.i have not informed the dealer yet, as i have a scheduled appointment next month for service and will bring it up at that time.this speaker grill may have had a crack in it when purchased or these are very brittle.i have heard that other people are having similar problems with the plastic components in this car. There is a tsb for this already on this site.
The owner's manual on the power window operation is wrong.
Interior light harness just broke off and hit me in the head while i was driving.there was no applied force to the harness, and the force it hit me with caused me to momentarily loose control of my car.the part should not have been so cheaply built.
Headlights are malfunctioning. My 17yo daughter got pulled over because only her high beams were working. The regular headlights are dim. Very dangerous. This happens at all times and unexpectedly.
Head lightsgo out when driving, and there are no brake lights. Also,passenger's side seatback will not stay up. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Please provide any further information.
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Both headlight lens assemblies have become cloudy/hazy, so the light emitted is greatly reduced, creating an unsafe driving condition.replacement cost is $400 plus labor.i feel ford should cover this, as the assemblies are obviously defective, and this is a safety issue.
Head lightsgo out when driving, and there are no brake lights. Also,passenger's side seatback will not stay up. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Please provide any further information.
Consumer has a concern about the plastic lens over the headlight are discoloring and causes poor visibility when driving at night. Dealer was notified. Please provide any further information.*la
Directional lamp socket keeps blowing bulbs.when using t blinker system,right side light flickers very fast before the bulb blows.deaelr has been contacted.
Recall component (headlight switch)repair cannot be completed due to lack of parts (99s14).nlm
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Dt*: the contact stated the headlight switch for the vehicle was defective and the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting:headlights:switch due to the vin.the vehicle had not been to a service dealer to resolve the issue.
While driving and without warning there was smoke comingout ofdashboard. Consumer has researched, there is recall 99v103000 for headlight switch wiring harness. However, recall does not apply to this vehicle due to vin.
Received recall notice 399v103000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs on date given. The remedy failed. Have no taillights. The right taillight would flash on/off on its own. Had no problem until recall repairs were done.
Dt*:the contact stated the interior lights and tail lights do not work.this component has been replaced once andfailed a second time.there isnhtsa recall, campaign99v103000, regarding the headlight switch.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to nhtsa recalls 00v075000 and 99v103000/ manufacturer'srecalls 99s14 and 00203 concerning abs brakes and headlight switch wiring. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems. Please provide any further details.
We purchased a ford mercury vehicle, used, and found it had no tail lights.we identified a recall notice.the dealer refused to fix the problem because they said the recall work had already been done.we took the car to another mechanic and found it had original equipment, with the defect still present.ford refused to honor the recall, citing that it was our responsibility to fix the problem because the work had been done.the dealer refused to check to make sure the problem had been fixed.the broken part was original equipment and had the cited problem in the recall notice.
After raintail light fill ed up with water and cracked lens. Please provide further information.
When ever it has been raining or there is heavy dew outside, rain or moisture would enter the rear lights. Have taken to dealership several times and was informed each time it was the factory sealant that had failed. The sealant can not be resealed. Would need to replace the entire rear lighting system.ts
Water accumulates in the rear right light fixture by the trunk causing it to leak from the fixture when the trunk is open or if the vehicle is moving.
There is water in the tail lights. Dealer has been notified.please provide further details.
Recall on a fuel filler neck valve for a 98 mercury mystique, gas being unable to flow freely into gas tank,spits gas back out on you. August is the first time i knew there was a recall. Ford says my vin # wasn't on recall , but the part is defective anyway.( dangerous )occurs everytime you try and put gas into car.they put a canister vent valve on which was not the problem. They kept the old part that was good. Problem is fuel filler neck valve.
I am not able to pump gas without spillage occurring.the tank acts like its full even when empty and i have to continually depress the gas pump. I am able to only pump a few gallons before my hand gets to tired to continue. I have had mechanics look at this but they can't figure out what is wrong.
Gas tank would not allow gas to enter without backing it up, this happens especially during warm weather.
Unable to put fuel into car.fuel kicks back and overflows onto the ground.if you refuel slowly you can get about 3 dollars into car in about 15 minutes.usually end up with more fuel on the ground then in the car.additionally fuel ends up in the rear wheel well of the car, concerned about gas on rear wheel well in case of a rear end accident.
The fuel guage does not register the correct levels of fuel cause unknown.please give any further details.
Tsb number 98-15-3, aug 98 frequent shutoff of fuel handle when filling fuel tank, this has been reported before by other people.
Gas tank filler pipe/tank experiencing constant problems when filling gas tank, shuts off as gas backs up in filler pipe/tank, consumer never knows when tank is fully filled. Mjs
Dt: while fueling the vehicle the pump to the gasoline tank kept cutting off.when the contact continued to pump the gasoline it leaked onto the pavement and came out of the opening of the filler tank.it took almost 30 minutes to put half a tank of gasoline into the vehicle.the vehicle has not been to a service dealer yet.
Consumer experiencing problemwith putting gas into the vehicle.vehicle would push gas back out every time consumer tries to put gas into the vehicle. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop four times, and dealerunable to correct the problem.
Lighting---- 12 second light was not working when door was opened.went to check to make sure bulb was not burned out by turning on switch when light fixture assembly broke and swung down almost hitting me in head.dealership claims this is our fault not manufacturer defect.again. Engine--- driving approx. 30 mph when check engine light came on.went to dealership and after testing said the engine had not been getting adequate amount of oil for unknown amount of time.complete engine replacenment.argued about who was to pay for rental car.waited.... Still no decision on rental car after two weeks.after one month found out company that makes this type of engine for ford had broken its contract.now no supplier was available.waited.had to order each individual part for engine replacement.after over two months.car was fixed.... Supposedly.after one week car was in shop for oil and antifreeze leaks, broken lighting fixture, and gas mileage that has now been cut in half.was told break in period was reason for poor gas mileage.yet, every manual claims no break in period is necessary.car still in shop after 5 days.
The vehicle hood flew up causing crashes into the windshield.yh
Took my car in october 15, 2003.jim dobson ford in winamac to check my car out and they told me it wasn't an electrical problem with my transmission it was hydrolic or the second speed gear went out. I told them to go ahead and rebuild the transmission. They pulled the transmission out on the 16th. Called them on the 17th. They told me that the mechanic called off sick and that they did not have a chance to open the transmission up to find out exactly what is wrong with it. Mechanic called of again on the 18th and the 20th. Asked them about a loaner car. They said they don't have loaner cars . Doesn't my transmission look pretty on a pedestal!
While drivingspeedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. Dealer is replacing the speed sensor.
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
While driving the vehicle experience intermittenly gas lightbecome inoperable at the same time the speedometer got crazy up and down. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further inforamtion.ts
Speedometer inoperative.yh
Transmission failure in that had loss of forward motion had reverse only). Car only has 55000 miles.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard.also, transmission is slipping, andconsumer can't shift the gears. In addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop.
Transmission failure.
Consumer stated the transmission gears did not shift properly. Mr
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead .it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day.i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over.the keys were in my pocket.as a result the starter died.i had the car towed to a local service station.they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt.a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning.i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood.i did not see anything out of the ordinary.the car would not start back up.i had it towed to a near bye service station.again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery.when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box.i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005.until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue.these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation.i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford.on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem.i was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today.so far he has not called.the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks.they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
The automatic transmission broke and needs to be fixed. Also, there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Automatic transmission failure.
When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions,the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. The dealership "cannot diagnose"this dangerous occurance.
I have a 1998 mercury mystique, andi think the transmission ought to be recalled because i have seen countles numbers of transmission failures on searching the internet and i happen to be one too , the transmission wen t out on ours a few years ago while the car was basically new, found out i had warrenty on it stiill got that fixed , now a little over a year since thenand it's went out again, but i have nno warrenty now which really sucks, so they has to be something going on with this model of car because there is too many transmission problems with so many people. Please write back and let me know something. Thanx alot.
The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags.the vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint.the vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks.since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer.
When driving at any speed the transmission jumps, andskips gears. Also, transaxle failed, vehicle is shifting hard at hwy speed.
The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
While drivingspeedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. Dealer is replacing the speed sensor.
I have had shifting problems with the automatic transmissions ona1998 mercury mystique.from my research this transmission made by a joint venture between mazda and ford has had major problmes.i have had it to the local ford dealer seven times to get it fixed.they thought it was all electrical but now tell me they need to pull the transmission and check three things inside it.the car has been undriveable for three months through this process.i have already spent $650.00 and now the real expensed process starts.
Transmission went out of car without any warning in th e middle of traffic.
Transmission shift lever failed resulting hard in to gear, dealer replaced and transmission is not shifting again.yh
The transmission failed, which caused the vehicle not to accelerate.
While driving 20 mph heard a loud noise from under the hood. Vehicle started to slow down and would not respond to accelerator pedal.dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
Failed to go into gear from park, changing gears difficult, did not move in drive, would not go into reverse, engine died while driving 35 m.p.h made loud noise.
Consumer states that while her husband was driving vehicle began to slow down, and he could not drive it but about 5 mph.he had to stop and put transmission fluid invehicle and wait a while.he was able to drive it a little while longer at a higher speed. Then, it would do the same thing. They had the automobile towed in for service, and was told that transmission wasleaking fluid inside the transmission.
The shifter does not shift intermittently.nlm
Manufacturer recall notice #98s-26 shift indicator; vehicle was taken to dealer on serveral occasions, and was given various excuses for not honoring recall. Consumer seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted dealer no parts available to correct the problem.recall number 98v233000.please give any further details.
On several occassions since 11/2000 i have experienced the problem of my floor shift component locked in the park position.i understand that the recall information regarding this problem that my vehicle was not a part of the group for campaign 98v233000.my problem lies with why would i be experiencing the same problem that has been detected in other vehicles, but because my vehicle vin # was not among the group that was notified of the recall, i should be burdened with the expense of replacing this component.i would just like a little further information regarding my concern.thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Conumer received manufacturer's recall notice #98s-26, nhtsa recall 98v233, concerningtrasnsmissionfloor shift indicator. Vehicle was taken to dealer.dealer informed consumer that he would contact consumer when parts arrived. Nothing was heard since. Seeking hntsa for help in this matter.
Consumer experienced problems withshift level indicator. Whilehaving vehicle washed,vehicle started moving on its own.this vehicle's sudden movement, caused it to run into an iron structure in which the vehicle was damaged.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.the defects described comply with recall number 98v233000.
The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
Engine check light was illuminated while driving out of town on christmas day -- the drive home was unsettling because of the constant jerking in the rear of the car.i took my car to my mechanic -- it was hooked on a computer which indicated a code 1744 indicating excessive slippage on the torque converter.i believe this should be reported because this is potentially a recall issue and this should be covered under my powertrain warranty.my car is barely 4 years old and has below average mileage.
I took my car to my mechanic after my check engine light was illuminated -- he told me that the computer indicated torque control slippage -- then took the car to mountain view ford where the service advisor informed me that my transaxle pump needed replacing and that it would cost just over $1000 -- this car only has just over 32000 miles on it and i was also told that my 100000 mile powertrain warranty would not cover it -- this is a defect on the car and should be subject to a recall.
Consumer started up the vehicle, the engine raced up and down then it slowed down, he put the vehicle in gear then he heard something popped. Vehicle was towed; consumer was told that the right axle shaft was broken. *yd
Consumer states the right front axle collapes while pulling out of the driveway, dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Nlm *mr
When driving at any speed the transmission jumps, andskips gears. Also, transaxle failed, vehicle is shifting hard at hwy speed.
While driiiving 55mphfront axle broke, causing front right tire to come off.vehicle rolled over.
Consumer was driving and heard some noise ,and noticed the axle shaft broke while driving.
Received recall98v233000 in the mail. Had called dealership for appointment. Was informed no parts available. Called 2 wks later & still no parts. Was told would have to order parts. Called once again 3 weeks later & still no parts.
Dt*: the contact stated the front and rear seat belts do not work properly.in order to fasten the belts, they must be untangled before being fasted because the belts do not retract.the material has become damaged as a result of the failure to retract when not in use.the dealership has not been alerted.
Vehicle was hit onfront passenger's side, and front seatbelts did not lock up, causing injuries to driver and front seat passenger. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Dt: contact' ssonseat belt broke during an accident and he was ejected from the car. This happened on 7-7-05. There were no problems with the seat belt prior to the accident. She took pictures of the accident. She took pictures of the seat belt itself. The clip that went into the buckle was missing some of its parts and the buckle was bent. He was hit on the right hand side of the car and totaled the car.he was traveling approx. 30 mph. He broke his neck, had seven broken ribs and punctured his lung and has a broken collar bone. The vehicle was a 1998 and was in excellent condition and the mother states all of the recalls that were suppose to have been done on the car were done and she has all of the records on it. She has not yet contacted the dealer or the manufacturer. There is a police report and she believes that thepolice report states that the seat belt broke .
Driver side seat belt failed. Yh
While in frontal impact the driver'sair bag did deploy, but the passenger's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.also, the passenger's seatbelt did hold the occupant,causing the passenger to sustain head injuries.please provide further information.
Consumer was stopped ready to make a left turn and was rearended. Passenger's lap belt was fine, but shoulder belt didn't lock, causingpassenger tomove forward.driver's seatbelt acted properly.dealer didn't have much information to give.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
Passenger's side seat locked intolocked position.please provide further information.
Front seat would not move due to failed part. Mjs
Head lightsgo out when driving, and there are no brake lights. Also,passenger's side seatback will not stay up. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Please provide any further information.
Went to ford dealer regarding 1998 mercury mystique- abs light would not go off.they tested it at $90.00 and then said that the whole hcu would have to be replaced to correct the problem at a cost of $3,000.i was also told that this part doesn't brake down or need replacement ofter.no recalls availablei can't afford to fix this.they said that the regular brakes are fine, however, i notice that i somtimes don't stop like i should.
Tried to brake for a family of geese crossing the road.following the braking, i noticed a problem with the brakes and the car pulling to the left.the car was also making an unusual noise.after slowly driving the car to the repair shop, it was determined that the right front brake rotor was broken.
While drivingabs brake warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, there was extended stopping distance.vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician determined that abs module failed, an will cost about $900.00 at consumer's expense to fix it.
In january 2000, my fan stopped running and my abs light went off simultaneously as i was rolling to a complete stop in a parking lot.my speed was very slow, as i was just stopping at the exit to the parking lot.ford covered the fan switch, as it was under my extended warranty.they researched and stated the abs module had blown, and was in no way related to what had happened with the fan.this is the third time the fan switch had been replaced.ford would not cover the abs module, and told me that the part alone was $936.00 and it would require a half a day's labor to install.the dealer charged me 79.77 for running the diagnostic tests on the vehicle to find the problem.i took the car to a local garage, and had the repair done for $450.00.i was very angry, as my warranty would not cover this part or labor, and i lease the vehicle.this part is covered in 3.4l models, but not in my car. Yesterday, i was driving home and applied the brakes as i approached my home, the lights dimmed and the abs light went off.my fan was not on , therefore, it did not blow.my wipers and lights were on.i assume this is the same problem with the abs as last time.i feel that there has to be some electrical problem shorting this module out, and i do not want to pay more money to replace this if it is going to continue to occur.i went through all of the channels i could at ford motor company, to no avail, the first time.i feel that there is a defect with my car that could be electrical and just may result in other problems.i lease this vehicle and will be done with it in february, however, i do not want to have to either drive around with my abs system not functioning, or pay more money to fix a problem that would logically seem to be a defect of the car.i would appreciate any assistance you could offer me with this situation.thank you for any help you can offer.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard.also, transmission is slipping, andconsumer can't shift the gears. In addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop.
While driving the vehicle the braking system malfunctioned, causing a "scrubbing of metal to metal" soundand extended stopping distance.been to dealer, dealer cannot determine problem.please provide further information.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing pulsation while braking and extended stopping distance which may increase the risk of a crash.there is a tsb bulletin on this problem.please provide further information.
The car makes a funny noise from the engine compartment after each startup.was told that it is likely the abs going through a test.the noise is also heard when making an agressive turn while stopping, typically when the abs would engage.the noise could be best described as a loud, high pitch wine that last only a few seconds.i was told that this is common and is a major safety issue.
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to nhtsa recalls 00v075000 and 99v103000/ manufacturer'srecalls 99s14 and 00203 concerning abs brakes and headlight switch wiring. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems. Please provide any further details.
When backing out and making a turn, vehicle is making a popping noise. Vehicle has been in repairshop three times. Dealer has not been able to determine the problem.also,when the brakes are applied agrinding noise is heard.consumer thinks the bracket is loose.
After taking the vehicle to the dealer for a sensor recall, the brakes made ametal-grinding noise. Consumer statednoise was not there before.owner paid for brake repairs, seeks reimbursement. *ml
There is a short in the abs controller system which causes the fuse for the fan blower to blow therefore there is no heat and no abs which makes the car inoperable.when i took my car into the ford dealer there was another lady with the same problem.
Brake pedal gets and remains hard (pedal at full top) while at highwayand then at local street speeds.although this has happened twice and reported to dealer at service time (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), when it does happen it is constant.feels like the brakes are activated, and sometimes problem causes the car to vibrate serverly , causing concern of possible accident.dealer could not verifymy concern at both instances.
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted.(tiresize: 205/60r15)
Prior to recall the pressure control valve failed (00v-075). Yh
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Prior to recall the pressure control valve failed (00v-075). Yh
Brakes failed causing consumer to hit car in front of him resulting in injuries, possibility of cruise control not disengaging. Nm
Abs failure caused grinding and scraping noise. Yh
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle hitting guard rail, no deployment of both passenger/driver's air bag during collision. Mjs
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
Brake pedal gets and remains hard (pedal at full top) while at highwayand then at local street speeds.although this has happened twice and reported to dealer at service time (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), when it does happen it is constant.feels like the brakes are activated, and sometimes problem causes the car to vibrate serverly , causing concern of possible accident.dealer could not verifymy concern at both instances.
When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions,the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. The dealership "cannot diagnose"this dangerous occurance.
Premature wear of front brake rotors and pads.
Vehicle shakes at high speeds. When pressing brakesbrakes shutter to a stop.please provide any further information.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
When drivingat low or high speedsfront end shakes.also, when applying brakes steering wheel shakes excessively, making it hard to control.dealer says it is brake rotors.dealer has seenvehicle several times, and can't fix it.
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate upon application.
Right rear brake hose rubbed against strut causing the hose to break and loss of brake fluid on a 1998 mercury mystique gs.
Brake fluid leakage. Mjs
The clip connecting the gas pedal to the engine has fallen off twice & been repaired. Both times the car was accelerating onto an interstate & the driver was able to pull off onto the shoulder. This could have resulted in fatalities if it happened while passing on a 2 lane road. I do not understand why ford just didn't glue the part together instead of using pressure to keep the clip on since obviously the clip falls off. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761509
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
When road is wet and changing lane engine would stall and vehicle steering would lock up without any indication. Please provide further information.
Steering mechanism malfunctioned, causing steering noise when turning sharply it may lead up to a steering lock up.cause unknown.dealer does not have a remedy for this problem.please provide further information.
Wheel thatbelt makes move around and makespowerstreeing pump work failed. Has not contacted dealer yet.
When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions,the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. The dealership "cannot diagnose"this dangerous occurance.
When driving under wet conditionspower steering goes out, making the steering stiff.ifconsumerisin the middle of a turnshe has to manually return the steering. Dealerhas been contacted.*mjs
Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain.power steering was intermittent and then gone completely.the dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced.
Horn does not work.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times.horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.the rear seat belts are inoperative.the power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed.the catalytic converter caught on fire.*jg
Wheel bearings were defective. Steering made a lot of noise whileconsumer was driving. Toook vehicle toan independent mechanic, informedconsumer that spindle ondriver's sidewas defective.spindle onpassenger's side was not.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain.power steering was intermittent and then gone completely.the dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced.
The steering has never been able to hold an alignment. I had an check engine light go on and had two service tries before it was fixed. I have had a rotten egg smell and engine pinging for the last 6,000 miles. I only have 10,500 on it now. The dealer will not even try to fix it. I'm trying to get a hold of the district rep to try to switch to another vehicle.
The sunvisor is defective. Yh
When opening the driver's side door on a number of occasions, consumer experienced electrical shock. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer.
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted.(tiresize: 205/60r15)
The automatic transmission broke and needs to be fixed. Also, there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Vehicle continually experienced vibration, as a result of suspension trouble, excessive wear of the tires, two sets of tires required replacement in less than 30,ooo miles. *mjs
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
Vehicle vibrates when driven over 60 mph.
Complaints: 1.didn't receive recall notice(01s23) until 2 yrs after it was issued. 2.never received notice of a "service campaign" (01i013000) to replace springs if found to be corroded or break. 3.recall did not address issue of recall or problem.(corrisive,rusted springs).recall did instruct dealer/repairer to install spring brackets (completed satisfactorly). Comparison: batteries dead in flashlight,owner replaces bulb. The springs were causing the problem. 4.vehicle now has loud thumps that weren't there before the "spring brackets" were installed. 5.regional recalls. Notes: car has been inspected by a cerified mechanic and found not to have defective cv joints or wheel bearings, no under carriage parts loose. Car is scheduled for inspection by a ford dealership on 11/07/03. Car previously operated in new england state (3 yrs).
When backing out and making a turn, vehicle is making a popping noise. Vehicle has been in repairshop three times. Dealer has not been able to determine the problem.also,when the brakes are applied agrinding noise is heard.consumer thinks the bracket is loose.
Broken coil spring on driver side of car, all other springs rotting away. Also car vibrates tremendously when going 60 mph.
Steering wheel shakes at 65 to 70 mph. Mjs
When turning vehicle left or right there is a clicking inside of steering. Dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle has a constant rattle under the vehicle while driving, dealership is unable to determine cause.
Flat tire while driving. Whenconsumer went to check whatproblem was, he found out that coil springs snapped and puncturedtire. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.consumer did not have a flat tire while driving, the vehicle was sitting in consumer's garage and that is when he noticed the flat tire, while changing tire, consumer noticed that the coil spring had snapped, which had punctured the tire and destroyed the wheel speed sensor and made the vehicle not being able to move, vehicle had to be towed.
Vehicle developed vibration in steering wheel while driving over 50 mph, causing safety hazard. Dlr has rotated and balanced tires, but defect still occurs.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Vehicle pulls to the right while driving and when braking.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Mcpherson strut assembly rusted at the base of the assembly where it wasattached to the lower control arm. While driving on a mountainous winding road weight of the vehicle swayed to the right, and the wheel disassembled.vehicle swayed, and stopped in a grassy area while being driven at approximately 50 mph.
Took vehicle in for recall 01v255000 repairs. Dealership fixed problem,but recall remedy failed. Also coil spring was fractured when vehicle was in for recall repairs. Consumer stated vehicle was taken in for corroded coil spring, and shield were put on not knowing that the coil was fractured, when consumer arrived to pickup the vehicle it was leaning and rattling, consumer then pointed out that the coil spring was broken becauseof it leaning, dealer informed consumer that struts were needed, consumer stated if the coil springs had not went bad there would be no need for struts.
The right front shock strut coil popped off and punctured the tire.
The driver side front coil spring broke and punctured the front left tire.*nlm
Consumer is still having problems after recall has performed on the vehicle recall#011013000 front coil spring. Lincoln mercury monroe, mi 732-241-2060 mr
Remedy that manufacturer used to fix the problem withtire when puttingplate around coil springs did not work.tire did not have that much space when driving betweentire/ plate, and nuts. Contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.
At 48,787 miles the left coil front coil spring broke in 3 pieces. 9 days later the right coil spring broke into 2 pieces. Both repaired at owner's expense.
The contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique.while pulling away from a curb at 5 mph, the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire, causing a blow out.the vin is not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs).the current and failure mileages were 87,000.
When accelerating from stop sign coil spring snapped, causing front end to collapse, strut to be bent, tire to be shredded. While this part has not been recalled yet, this vehicle has needed more than $2000 in repairs in the last 9 months.
Ford motor co. Is refusing to reimburse for repairs related to safety recall #01s23, 98 mercury mystique.
After the recall for the front coil springwas performed, recall #01i013000, the problem recurred. The recall remedy did not stop the spring from breaking, it only stopped it from blowing the tire.
Front coil spring broke unexpectedlywhich may cause a loss of vehicle control. Ford provided no help.*ml
While i was driving my mercury mystique down the road on 12/06/00left frontof my car dropped my car filled with smoke and my car stopped abruptly i was unable to move my vehicle off the road. A 6 inch piece of coil spring broke off dropping my left side of my car to the road.
Flat tire while driving. Whenconsumer went to check whatproblem was, he found out that coil springs snapped and puncturedtire. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.consumer did not have a flat tire while driving, the vehicle was sitting in consumer's garage and that is when he noticed the flat tire, while changing tire, consumer noticed that the coil spring had snapped, which had punctured the tire and destroyed the wheel speed sensor and made the vehicle not being able to move, vehicle had to be towed.
Information of my car:1998 mercury mystiquev6 2.5l engineodometer: 141,120kmvin: [xxx]three days ago, the vehicle had some noise when turn left. The mechanics took a look and found one of the suspension big coil spring broken (the one just over the driver side front wheel).yesterday, the broken suspension coil spring was replaced. To our surprise,the spring was broken into 3 pieces, and the broken interface was covered by a very heavy rust. The heavy rust means the big coil spring actually wasbroken long times ago. We are lucky, because the spring was broken at the two end, so the reminderof the spring can still work and no accident occurred. The mechanics told us, they repaired a ford contour before with the same problem, but that guy's coil spring broken in the middle and his vehicle was bad damaged.i still keep the broken coil spring (all the 3 pieces), i can send you a photo picture or ship the spring itself to you if you want.this is my contact:[xxx].tel: [xxx]email: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Took vehicle in for recall 01v255000 repairs. Dealership fixed problem,but recall remedy failed. Also coil spring was fractured when vehicle was in for recall repairs. Consumer stated vehicle was taken in for corroded coil spring, and shield were put on not knowing that the coil was fractured, when consumer arrived to pickup the vehicle it was leaning and rattling, consumer then pointed out that the coil spring was broken becauseof it leaning, dealer informed consumer that struts were needed, consumer stated if the coil springs had not went bad there would be no need for struts.
Left coil spring broke and punctured tire.please give any further details.
Front left coil spring failed buring backup, resulting in tire gouge and frame bottoming. Looking at the 1998 mystiques/ford contours, it is a very strong possibliity the the coil springs on these cars are fatigueing , for many springs have failed in these model in the last 6 months. There is most certainly a trend and this is a definate safetythreat. Should one fail at a higher speed, the results will be catastrophic.
Car not running, ignition off.coil spring broke in half and point of spring ejected through tire causing tire to blow up.fortunately i just turned the car off and was getting ready to enter dr. Office.it was only minutes after exiting a highway.i was just sitting there and heard a loud explosion like a gun shot sound and a woosh of the air exiting the tire immediately.
Consumer states coil spring fell off the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Recall 01i013000, while driving front left coil spring broke and the front end collapsed. This occurred six months after the shield was installed.dealership was unable to replace the coil spring because the part was not available.
Front coil spring cracked in half, causing vehicle to sway.
While driving 35 mph,the heard a loud noise coming from front of the vehicle.the consumer discovered the front coil spring on the passengerside had broken and punctured the tire.please provide further information.
Right front coil spring broke while consumer was driving.nlm
While driving, the consumer heard a noise, and proceeded to pull off the road to investigate the noise.upon existing the vehicle, theconsumer noticed that the driver's side front suspensioncollapsed.the vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that driver's side coil springbroke.recall# 01v255000. *sc
Cup/plate added to frt coil assembly adversely impacts vehicle handling.
Nhtsa recall 01i013000/manufacturer's recalls 01m08 and 01s23concerningfront coil springcorrosion. Both repairs were done bymanhattan ford; manhattan, ny; phone # 212/581was being made. Dealer informed that they did all that they needed to do. Asking nhtsa assistance in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on the matter.
Consumer states that the left front coil spring broke in 3 pieces and the right front coil spring broke in 2 pieces.
Has 6 recalls for defective parts already- the coil springs will eventually be recalled someday and god knows what else. Was told by the service manager that the same coil springs were recalled in other fords some time ago and they missed these because the date was different. The car is unsafe. When is a car considered a lemon!
Front left coil spring broke while driving and coming to a stop in a parking lot.front fender dropped down ontire and the vehicle was undriveable. Dealership informedconsumer thatcomponent had to be repaired atconsumer's expense.
Left front spring coil snapped. Dealer repair shop describes it as "left front spring broken and sitting on tire and wrapped around strut" was told by repair shop that this not happen on a car with so few miles. Ford declines to say this is a safety problem but this is not the first or only make and model with this problem. Was told by dealership owner that this is going to turn into a major problem for ford.
Consumer states that the left front coil spring broke in 3 pieces and the right front coil spring broke in 2 pieces.
Left coil spring snapped in half and shot throughleft front tire.
Nhtsa recall 01v255000/manufacturer recall01s23//front coil spring corrosion: recall repair failure. Installed shield placed too close to snow tires which posed a risk to vehicle if involved in a sudden turn or stop. Repairs done by heritage ford, south burlington, vt; phone# 802/865-8150. Dealer repaired by replacing coil springs and cutting the back inner fender shields, consumer still has a rubbing sound when turning the wheel in either direction, possibly the lower spring came into contact with the sidewall.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Wheel bearings were defective. Steering made a lot of noise whileconsumer was driving. Toook vehicle toan independent mechanic, informedconsumer that spindle ondriver's sidewas defective.spindle onpassenger's side was not.
Consumer states that there is premature wear of the front hub bearings. The dealer has been notified.*jg
Front wheel bearing has to be replaced or wheels may come off while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rear axle trail arm bolt failed. Mjs
Rear axle trail arm bolt failed. Mjs
Rear axle trail arm bolt failed. Mjs
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted.(tiresize: 205/60r15)
Engine cooling- temperature runs on the high range of normal.engine - two bolts fell out of water pump pulley causing unknown vibration which in turn caused failure of serpentine belt which caused belt to fray into engine which in turn dislodged timing belt and caused oil light to come on.dealer not "user friendly" during repair process which drug out the repair for a week. Engine has not run in the same fashion since the incident even though two different dealers have addressed the problem.engine now stalls during initial start up almost causing engine to die entirely which has almost been the cause of several accidents.tires- uneven and unusual wear on rear tires causing tires to wear prematurely.windshield- unusal amount of chips perhaps caused by design and shape of windshield.ignition- when removing key ingintion stays stuck into the steering column causing buzzer to sound.did i mention that we will never buy a ford product again especially since we have only owned this car since december 1999. ( dot number: 23912 ur tire size: p205/60r15 )
Lighting---- 12 second light was not working when door was opened.went to check to make sure bulb was not burned out by turning on switch when light fixture assembly broke and swung down almost hitting me in head.dealership claims this is our fault not manufacturer defect.again. Engine--- driving approx. 30 mph when check engine light came on.went to dealership and after testing said the engine had not been getting adequate amount of oil for unknown amount of time.complete engine replacenment.argued about who was to pay for rental car.waited.... Still no decision on rental car after two weeks.after one month found out company that makes this type of engine for ford had broken its contract.now no supplier was available.waited.had to order each individual part for engine replacement.after over two months.car was fixed.... Supposedly.after one week car was in shop for oil and antifreeze leaks, broken lighting fixture, and gas mileage that has now been cut in half.was told break in period was reason for poor gas mileage.yet, every manual claims no break in period is necessary.car still in shop after 5 days.
Engine check light was illuminated while driving out of town on christmas day -- the drive home was unsettling because of the constant jerking in the rear of the car.i took my car to my mechanic -- it was hooked on a computer which indicated a code 1744 indicating excessive slippage on the torque converter.i believe this should be reported because this is potentially a recall issue and this should be covered under my powertrain warranty.my car is barely 4 years old and has below average mileage.
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead .it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day.i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over.the keys were in my pocket.as a result the starter died.i had the car towed to a local service station.they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt.a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning.i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood.i did not see anything out of the ordinary.the car would not start back up.i had it towed to a near bye service station.again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery.when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box.i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005.until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue.these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation.i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford.on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem.i was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today.so far he has not called.the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks.they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
The gear position indicator deteriorated and does not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
They had a recall on this problem but dealer claims he fix the problem but it still continues to happen very unhappy
I took my car to my mechanic after my check engine light was illuminated -- he told me that the computer indicated torque control slippage -- then took the car to mountain view ford where the service advisor informed me that my transaxle pump needed replacing and that it would cost just over $1000 -- this car only has just over 32000 miles on it and i was also told that my 100000 mile powertrain warranty would not cover it -- this is a defect on the car and should be subject to a recall.
While drivingspeedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. Dealer is replacing the speed sensor.
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle.nlm
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall99v194000/ mfrrecall 99s19, dealer stated no parts available, ford has yet to contact dealer regarding recall.
Vehicle expereinced sudden acceleration when approaching a curve prior to recall notice 99v-194, vehicle also experienced blow out of right side tires only.nlm
Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealership. Was informed by mechanic no parts were available. Contacted dealership later & given same information. Was informed will call when parts were available. Owner is upset.
Vehicle expereinced sudden acceleration when approaching a curve prior to recall notice 99v-194, vehicle also experienced blow out of right side tires only.nlm
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rpm's revved, but the vehicle did not respond.the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop where the overdrive servo piston seal and o ring was replaced.five weeks later, while traveling 50 mph, the same incident occurred.the vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and it has not been seen by a mechanic.
Manufacturer is not producing the parts to repair nhtsa recall 99v19400/mfr recall 99s19, throttle linkages and control.
I have a 1998 mercury mystique. The vehicle recently began running abnormally. So in inspection of this, i discovered that the vehicles acceleration is being raised without me even touching the gas. I was on the road and my vehicle was speeding up on it's own and i couldn't figure out why. It seems as if the cruise control is constantly on or something.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard.also, transmission is slipping, andconsumer can't shift the gears. In addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop.
Vehicle expereinced sudden acceleration when approaching a curve prior to recall notice 99v-194, vehicle also experienced blow out of right side tires only.nlm
When you have traveled 30mins/15 to 18 miles the car began to slow down/the speedometer began to drop even though you are pushing the gas peddle and the rpm gauge is waving back and fourth. It happened on 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I was traveling 60mph and 45mph.
Brakes failed causing consumer to hit car in front of him resulting in injuries, possibility of cruise control not disengaging. Nm
Recall 99v194000. While drivingaccelerator stuck.vehicle had been repaired undermentioned recall prior to incident.dealer has since inspectedvehicle, and manufacturer has been notified.
Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealer to set appointment. Was informed that no parts were available. Been checking off & on since. Received another notice for same recall. Still no parts. Afraid to drive vehicle. Manufacturer not sending parts for repair of throttle cable.
Recall # 99v194000 ford/throttle cable; owner has been waiting for recall to be performed since august, 99. Dealer does not have parts to correct recall.
When turning on the defroster in raining condition while driving the front window fogged up really badly in about 3 seconds. Consumer had stop vehicle because they could not see. Took to ford dealer ,and they said it happened.
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted.(tiresize: 205/60r15)
Heater fan motor is inoperative. Dealer contacted.conusmer received recall notice 99m07.consumer took vehicle in to dealer.the dealer wouldn't authorize the work because the problem depicted in the recall was still working.now that it is inoperative the dealer won't fix because the vehicle is over mileage.the defroster is also inoperable.*jg
Engine light stays on.owner noticed that hot airwas blows out of ventilation even with air conditioning system.
While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy.nlm
While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy.nlm
No turn signals, one brake light and tail light, one headlight on driver side.replaced all bulbs still no lights.relay on driver's side window went out.tires wear constantly.tail lights flood as does front floorboard must park car flat when it rains to keep from being flooded out of car.sunroof motor shot.had recall on heater done and now when it rains i have problems with heater.replaced senors and check engine light still on.car has been stuck in park before had to have mechanic come to house to fix.must repace rotors on car @ every 6 months.car makes a clicking noise in the dash ( no idea what that is)headlights are foggy as well.car is costing us a fortune.when i asked the dealership to fix all the recalls they told me the time had run out and sorry.
Vehicle description:passenger vehicles.the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector.the damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector,and due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
Heater fan motor is inoperative. Dealer contacted.conusmer received recall notice 99m07.consumer took vehicle in to dealer.the dealer wouldn't authorize the work because the problem depicted in the recall was still working.now that it is inoperative the dealer won't fix because the vehicle is over mileage.the defroster is also inoperable.*jg
The contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique.the contact took her vehicle to a mechanic because the blower motor resistor failed.the mechanic stated that her fuse box melted, which caused the blower motor to fail.she called the manufacturer and a representative stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v230000 (electrical system), although the failures were identical.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.she is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 114,708.
The contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique.the vehicle's heater blower failed on three separate occasions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice concerning the blower ,and the connector on the heater blower cable was replaced.two different dealerstoldthe contact that thisvehiclewas excluded from recall # 01v230000.the current and failure mileage were 102,000.
There is a short in the abs controller system which causes the fuse for the fan blower to blow therefore there is no heat and no abs which makes the car inoperable.when i took my car into the ford dealer there was another lady with the same problem.
Blower resistor and motor burnedout due to faulty plugs.the dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle.
1998 mercury mystique.electrical sub-harness connector problems.the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replacedthe fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rearmounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.
Dashboard reflects offthe windshield, causing visibility problems.
Whendriving dashboard reflects on the windshield,making it difficult to see clearly out of the window.contacteddealer, they don't know what to do.
Windshield washer pump failed. Yh
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
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