Both rear springs on the 1995 mercury mystique broke in several places. Front springs are recalled as defective. Rear coil springs are the same part number and manufacture as the front. How can one be recalled and not the other when they are the same item and manufacture. This is very irresponsible on the part of mercury.
1995 Mercury Mystique: broken coil spring
19 of the 333 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
- 20002
- 19991
- 199829
- 19961
- 199519
What owners say
We have had to replace the alternator 4 times in the last 3 years, all at our expenses. Our daughter was driving on I-90/94 in wisconsin, at 70 MPH, when her car lost power and she had to get over to the shoulder. Ford thinks they have solved the problem by replacing some circuit board component. In august, 2001 the front, right coil spring broke and had to be replaced. Later we found that we had not been contacted about the recall on it. One year later a rear coil spring also broke right off and had to be replaced but the rear coils were not under recall so we had to pay for that ourselves. We believe it was inferior materials because we have never had a vehicle before, of any make or model where the coils springs rusted and broke off. Dt
While driving coil spring had broke, causing vehicle to rattle.
Rear coil spring is corroded, and there is noise rear end. Dealership is aware of problem.
After having my front coil springs replaced last year, I now find that both rear coils have also broken. The manufacturer tells me it can assume no responsibility in this matter even though it had recalled the front coils for defective material.
Consumer received a recall letter for front coil springs. A year later, when driving he heard a loud banging noise 3 times. Took vehicle to dealer, and front/back coil springs were broken. Dealer said they would replace front coil springs and not rear ones. Consumer felt vehicle would still be dangerous to drive if rear was not corrected.
I consider it very unusual for a vehicle to break both front coil springs within 3 months of each other.I had both replaced at meineke muffler and brakes at a cost of approx. $230.00.
While driving would hear a rocking noise coming from front of vehicle. Then, stopped, and found out that coil springs were broken without a prior warning of the problem.
Since we have purchased this car its been nothing but problems. The first thing was the blower for the heater and air conditioner was making a loud rattling noise.then the brain for the transmission went out and would not allow the car to shift automatically. Next, the power steering pump leaked ,so that had to be repaired. Then , here comes a good one...the front left rotor and calipor went bad..now this is even better,two weeks ago on the 11th of january, the 2 rear coil springs broke without warning, almost causing my wife to loose control of the car. This also caused the rear brakes to seize up and warp the rotors and calipors. I informed ford of the problem and they responded "thank you for letting us know of your problems, this will help us build better products in the future." we have a case id # 189341, this is the number ford gave us. Thank you for listening to our problems, hopefully you can help us and many others that have had similar problems get some real results!!s
Right rear coil spring broke for no apparent reason other than defective materials. Vehicle never overloaded. Other similar failures noted in the federal safety agency database. Manufacturer refuses acknowledge defect.
Consumer heard loud clunk when driving with any weight in the back of the seat, dealer diagnosed that two rear coil springs were broken, consumer requests reimbursement.
Both rear coil springs completely broken. Ford has issued an extended warranty on the front coil springs, but refuses to fix the rear springs. I have conducted much research and have learned that this is a widespread problem with the 1995 mystique. Failure to fix the springs may result in a punctured tire.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60-70 mph
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise
- Concerns with vibration at 60 - 70 mph
- Experiencing vibration at 60 - 70 mph (110 - 12- kph)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60 - 70 mph (100 - 115 kph)
- Transaxle- CD4E- harsh shift and/or engagement- diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 628 or P0741- service tip
- Squeaks from the rear suspension
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Mercury Mystique coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
19 of 333 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique (6%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mercury Mystique
Overheating 25Stalling 23Fuel leak 10Engine failure 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 9Check engine light 7Power steering loss 7Transmission failure 7ABS 6Seat belt 6
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