While the driver of the 1995 mercury mystique was operating the vehicle, I was in the passengers seat. The car began losing power and the driver kept the car going. At this point a driver pulled up along side the car and yelled "your car is on fire". The driver of the mystique then pulled to the shoulder and the car was engulfed in flames on the passenger side. I immediately exited the car while hearing a woman scream "it's going to explode". I suffered 2nd degree burns on my face,right ear, right arm, right leg and isolated 3rd degree on my right knuckles. I attempted to contact an attorney but he eventually quit the case. I don't think that I should have to pay medical bills from this fire. The driver was unhurt but his car was burnt to a hunk of black metal.
1995 Mercury Mystique: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 333 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The vehicle caught on fire while the consumer was driving, the driver sustain 2nd degree burns on the right arm and leg. (ohio traffic crash report)
Recall # 00 v 367 000 concerning cooling system fan overheating. Consumer received recall letter. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer said there was no problem at this time. Later, vehicle started to smoke, wires were burning and saw flames coming from radiator. Consumer feltthis was a direct result of recall repairs not being performed. Please provide any further information.
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.
This part caught fire dealer replaced on 3/22/2001 because of recall the replacement part has now failed in less than 4,000 miles on vehicle since last replacement dealer refuses to honor warranty because vehicle has more than 100,000 miles on it
While driving about 10-20 MPH noticed smoke from under the hood. She pulled over and saw flames. Fire department put out fire. Damage unknown at this time. Please add further comments.
Vehicle caught on fire in same way as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 00-v-367-000/ manufacturer's recall 00s44. Consumer stopped to have timing belt repairs estimated. While walking away from vehicle consumer heard chirping, and smoke was coming from vehicle. Consumer's hand was burned while reaching to unplug power plug. Consumer contacted manufacturer about a recall not received. Manufacturer would not offer remedy because vehicle was over 100,000 miles for extended warranty. However, at time when recall was sent out vehicle had between 96,000-98,000 miles. Manufacturer did admit that recall notice might have gone to another address, but they still will not cover it.
Vehicle caught on fire due to the fuel rail injectors bursting and causing fuel to leak into engine. Vehicle suffered a total loss. Also, caught on fire on 10/28/98 due to wiring harness overheating which was later covered under warranty.
While driving air conditioner fan motor caught on fire. Driver was able to put out the fire out. The dealer was notified about the problem. The fan motor has been replaced by owner. *ak.et.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Under hood wire harness
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement
- Concerns with 2.5L engine equipped vehicles and CD4E transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and /...
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- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Mercury Mystique fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
9 of 333 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mercury Mystique
Overheating 25Stalling 23Coil spring 19Fuel leak 10Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Check engine light 7Power steering loss 7Transmission failure 7ABS 6Seat belt 6
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