Consumer states that her vehicle dies on the freeway. She states that vehicle constantly blows fuses. She said that she took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that, her electrical wires are melting together. Also was told that since this is happening, when it touches it blows fuses. She states that sometimes her vehicle will not start. She also states that the mechanic states they will not touch the vehicle, because if has major problems, and is over the mileage limit to be covered by any warranty. She said she was also told, that this vehicle could caught fire at any time, and that she should not drive it because it is dangerous. Please help.
1996 Mercury Mystique: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 185 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Mystique describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer states that all instrumental dash panel lights started flashing on and off. Smoke came from under the hood, vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer.
00v 367 00/engine cooling fan: engine cooling fan was on fire while pulling in parking space. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Engine wiring harness caught fire.
Headlights stayed on, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer indicated vehicle was non repairable.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure
- World wide diagnostics service tip.
- 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 /...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
- Risk
- The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began august 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V230000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Mystique fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Mystique?
5 of 185 owner complaints about the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Mystique?
There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Mystique
Stalling 19Headlights 8Check engine light 6Overheating 6Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5
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