Mercury Mystique Engine problems by year

1998 Mercury mystique. Electrical sub-harness connector problems. *Smd 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 replaced the fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan...

I was driving along when I could smell my car getting hot, so I pulled over and sure enough it was overheating, but did not show inside on the dashboard, so I had it checked and the plastic housing around the thermostat was cracked in 3 places, so I say fix it ,they said it would be 450.00, Ok no problem, then they called back and said that the housing was welded to the manifold and that I would have to replace all for 1200.00 And that the housing wasn't made of plastic anymore because of this problem. I think this should be a recall and fixed for free. *Tr

I have had my car in the shop for my vehicle running on the very warm side and not cooling itself down. Many things repaired and now it is doing it again and it is not even the dead of summer yet! *Tr

FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *TR

My husband and I was driving in traffic from an appointment and all of a sudden the car starts smoking within a quick second the front left side burst into flames, electrical windows wouldn't work and the brakes failed, the we had to ride traffic until we could move over to the curve at this time the emergency brake had to be used in order to stop the car and I had to move myself out on the drivers side. *Tr

THE BLOCK OF THE ENGINE WAS BURNED. *TR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury mystique. The contact noticed moisture in the driver's side headlight. In addition, the driver's side tail light dripped water into the trunk when it was opened. She noticed that the moisture was always present, especially after it rained. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current mileage is 51,504 and failure mileage was approximately 48,246. Updated 07/07/08. *Lj the passenger side seat belt was inoperable, the timing belt was replaced. Updated

2000 Mystique ls, engine stall 7 times over the last 10 months. After multiple repairs, the mercury dealer could not find the problem. Problem still exists. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury mystique. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cooling system was below level and he added antifreeze. Several days later, he noticed that all of the antifreeze leaked out and he filled it back up. He checked the cooling system again a week later and the failure recurred. The heating system was also inoperative. The dealer stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 38,800.

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. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury mystique. The contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and felt a vibration while idling. The mechanic stated that the engine mounts needed to be changed. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk to the right when stopping and jerked to the left when he accelerated. As of july 27, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02-01-08. *Kb the consumer has since traded in the vehicle. Updated

Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated and idled at an elevated level while parked. There is a nhtsa recall, # 00v367000, regarding the engine. The vehicle was seen by an authorized dealer. The service department suggested replacing the wiring harness that supports the electrical currents of the engine. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle temperature gage elevated while driving at normal highway speeds and the engine suddenly shut down. The vehicle had an odor of something burning like plastic. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The independent mechanic discovered exposed wires leading to the fan and engine. The radiator was flushed, engine performance enhancer was added, spark plugs were replaced, but the exposed wiring was not repaired. The independent mechanic discovered a recall concerning...

My check engine light came on and the diagnostic code says that the catalytic converter was defective, even though it is supposed to be covered by an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty I have been stone walled by earnhardt ford in arizona in getting it fixed. I have already had to replace 4 o2 sensors at my expense in the last 6 months. When my engine light came on the first time I took the car into my mechanic who said the code was for the catalytic converter and that it would be covered by my warranty so I should...

After only owning my vehicle for 8 months, and being told it was in perfect condition, in a matter of 3 days, many problems occurred. My 4wd lights began flashing, along with the check engine light. When accelerating uphill, the temperature gauge raises to high in a matter of seconds and the check gauge light comes on. The car began dying, the idle dropping at slow speeds, and even died in mid driving down the highway, leaving me to veer towards the edge of the road with no power steering. I took the car to a...