1995 Mercury Mystique brakes problems

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · NY · crash

Consumer stated vehicle jumped out of gear, even when slamming on the brakes, vehicle would not stop. This resulted in several accidents. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer/mechanic, and was told that they could not resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Brakes · NH

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Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Body, Brakes · GA · fire

While driving and without warning vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Dealership was notified, vehicle was serviced. However, vehicle was continued to be used, miles later vehicle became inoperable.*ak the engine cooling fan motor and wire harness caught on fire, dealer replaced the engine cooling fan assembly and main fuse, dealer also repaired the burnt wiring, 2 years later, consumer received recalls 00v367, 99m03, 99m06, 00s44/00m13 and 00s44, consumer has not been reimbursed for any of the repairs. Dealer replaced right rear weather stripping and reinstalled mold around the handle due to the weather strip bowing. Tape player would not eject. Vehicle was hard to steer, especially when raining, dealer could not duplicate problem. Front brake pads were replaced and rotors were machined due to vibration when braking. Vehicle was running rough and acting like it wanted to stall, dealer replaced spark plug wires, vehicle later stalled. Right blinker too fast, dealer replaced right rear turn signal bulb.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Brakes will not stop vehicle. When applying them pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Brakes · VA

When applying brakes pedal feels hard, braking distance is too long.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Brakes · AL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle in front stopped short. Consumer applied brakes and pedal broke. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Air bag deployed. Slammed arm against windows and broke it. Emergency room treatment.

Filed Sep 17, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · MO

This mercury mystique has been a problem from the first time I drove it. All of the recalls were serviced by the dealer but I also experienced both front struts breaking, the front spring breaking, the front rotors cracking and the list goes on. The last straw was when the transmission failed at 74,000. The complete unit was replaced at a cost of over $2,000!! I've read the list of complaints on the 95' mystique and it's makes me want to cry. I will never by a ford product again.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · FL

When going through a puddle of water (of any size) steering get very difficult. Also when hitting bumps with one of the front wheels the ABS goes out.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Hand brake fails to hold car when moving or stopped

Filed Jul 15, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · MN

I have replaced: engine, transmission, blower motor, brakes, now the struts are going out. The car is a lemon!!