Serpentine belt can slip when wet and making a turn because you lose power steering and engine may stop. Very dangerous even though it happens at slow speed because hard steering and brakeing, not power assisted. Just missed having head on collision. This has to be investigated because it may have caused some serious or fatal accidents without being noticed as the reason. Have there been any internal notices about this at ford?
1995 Mercury Mystique: loss of power steering
7 of the 333 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20001
- 19992
- 19981
- 19965
- 19957
What owners say
While driving defective tie rod end broke, causing a loss of steering control which resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.
On three different occasions during heavy rains the power steering failed while driving and was unable to control my vehicle. Since then, the power steering fluid started leaking and capital motors in tall. Fl. Discovered that the fluid line was frayed. It took a week for them to repair this, and they hinted that I might need a new steering rack. I have had no problems since then with losing control of my steering. It could be dangerous if you were trying to avoid another vehicle or pedestrian.
During wet road conditions car tends to lose power steering control for about 10-15 seconds. Dealer is aware of problem.
When drivng in wet weather steering belt locked up, causing a loss of steering, no cover to keep from getting wet,vehicle became uncontrolable, impact 12:00. *a
If undercarraige gets wet during wet weather, the battery light goes on and power is lost losing steering, due to belt getting wet, waiting for replacement. Tt
Loss of power steering, causing the wheel to lockup and can't make a full turn. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Battery light illumination and decreased power steering assist may occur when the vehicle is driven...
- Open fuse 30 may be caused by interference between the instrument cluster flex circuit & the lh side...
- Steering- 'thump' on hard acceleration or while turning - power steering return hose contacts cv boot...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Mercury Mystique power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
7 of 333 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique (2%) mention loss of power steering. 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 3 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 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 9Check engine light 7Transmission failure 7ABS 6Seat belt 6
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