1995 Mercury Mystique Problems: 333 Complaints, 8 Recalls

The worst 1995 Mercury Mystique problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

Engine and engine coolingReported November 6, 2000 · 262,559 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. Tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
Risk: Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
Remedy: Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. Ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.

Recall number 00V367000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported September 18, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Risk: This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.

Recall number 98V233000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: cablesReported December 8, 1997 · 38,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
Risk: This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

Recall number 97V225000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported December 5, 1995 · 167,784 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
Risk: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.

Recall number 95V232000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported December 4, 1995 · 229,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: a fracture or separation in this area would reduce the load that the anchor and the front safety belt anchorages could sustain, increasing the risk of injury in a vehicle collisoin.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.

Recall number 95V228000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported January 24, 1995 · 2,512 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The glass tempering process on the right hand rear door windows was not correctly performed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if the window breaks, the glass fragments of the rear windows exceed the size specifications of fmvss no. 205.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right rear door glass.

Recall number 95V009000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported October 18, 1994 · 28,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement can leak at the weld.
Risk: Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as appropriate, replace the fuel tanks.

Recall number 94V203000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported September 29, 1994 · 8,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
Risk: A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.

Recall number 94V184000 · Recall details