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1995 Mercury Mystique transmission problems

52 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
52
of this car's complaints
16%
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    31
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    4
  • Manual transmission
    3
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    3
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    3
  • Axle assembly
    2
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    2
  • Manual transmission: floor shift assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Mystique transmission problems in other years

199519961997199819992000

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mercury Mystique transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 7

Related recalls

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

Related investigations

Incorrect gear indicationOpened February 26, 2002, closed September 12, 2002

There is no summary currently available

RQ02006

What 1995 Mercury Mystique owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 16, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · NV

On your web site I have found several recalls on 95 mercury mystique's one is regarding the AC unit and the wires burning up as well as a floor shifter problem causing the shifter not to indicate the correct gear. I went to friendly ford and they stated to me that my vehicle's VIN # was not in the data base as having any recalls. I can assure you that these two issues are in fact occurring in my 95 mystique. I have had it looked at by mechanic's and these two issues are in fact on my car and I need them to be fixed under the recalls.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Transmission · 29,300 miles · PA

While driving vehicle changes gears. Consumer states vehicle slows down.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Transmission · MI

Vehicle's gear was locked into the parked position. *mr the consumer stopped to get gas and when he returned to the vehicle, he found that the gear would not move out of position. Recall# 98v233000. After doing some research the consumer discovered a recall had been issued on the type of vehicle he owns. *sc the consumer was not sure if the recall applied to his vehicle.

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 Sep 22, 2003 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · GA

Automatic transmission fails to down shift while driving. Dealership replace dthe transmission, but the problem still exists.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · GA

Transmission will not down shift had a new transmission put in the car and it still does the same thing. No one seems to know why? Could you please help me I have spent to much money now. 1995 mercury mystique.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Transmission · CA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle downshifts.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · TX

Vehicle was experiencing the same defect with its shift lever as stated in recall 98 v 233 000, but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Caliviar ford in chesapeake va. Refused to complete recall of engine cooling fan electronic fuse due to melted wiring harness. This fault was caused be a previous recal (campaine id number : 01i0090000) (visability: defrogger system:windshield:controls:wiring) causing the attached electrical connectors to melt. I just spent $2000.00 and replacet car with new motor because the motor blowed up due to another factory recall id# 00v367000 engine and engine cooling. I purchased this car with over 100,000 miles and this work was never performed and I did not receive the recal until after 100,000 miles.

Filed May 26, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Transmission problem has been analyzed several times by both ford dealer and other shops. They feel solenoids internally have failed and transmission must be rebuilt/replaced. Vehicle does not shift properly, will not go into overdrive (4th gear). Loss of cruise control. What shifting remains is erratic. Speedometer gear drive sheared off and was replaced before full extent of problem became known. In reading on the net about other people with same problem, appears solenoid failure in this transmission is common and premature.

Questions about the 1995 Mercury Mystique transmission

Does the 1995 Mercury Mystique have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the transmission of the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Mystique transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercury Mystique transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V233000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Mystique have bad transmission?

The Mercury Mystique model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (52 complaints), 1998 (38 complaints) and 1996 (30 complaints).

Other 1995 Mercury Mystique problems

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