The vehicle ran rough while driving at any speed. This condition caused a problem while driving in traffic. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the plastic intake manifold needed to be replaced.
1996 Mercury Mystique engine problems
41 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline21
- Cooling system6
- Exhaust system: emission control3
- Engine3
- Cooling system: radiator assembly3
- Cooling system: fan3
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
At what mileage
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Mercury Mystique engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mercury Mystique engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. Tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
- Risk
- Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. Ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.
Recall number 00V367000 · Recall details
What 1996 Mercury Mystique owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Head gasket failure. Coolant system failure. Check engine light came on without warning, flashed and constant. I guess what they say about ford is right found on road dead fix or repair daily ouch
I replaced my timing belt last year, and again it failed. I have taken it to the ford dealerships to have it replaced. I really feel that timing belts do not wear out this fast, unless there is a problem with something. This time it was storming, and I left the flashers on, and had to walk 2 miles in the country to get to my truck to tow my car home. In the mean time, the car was towed. So I guess this was a report to the police.
The vehicle experienced a persistent check engine light. *dt * jb
Engine cooling system water pump failure causing a vehicle fire.
A malfunctioned water pump resulted in a vehicle fire.
I got in my car after work notice my windows just fog up got hom next day brought the car down to a garage they seem not intersted in it, but thought it might be the water pump and said it would cost over a thousand dollars all my warranys are up but are making payments on a car I can,t drive and belive it is a recall problem and would like to get it fix could please help also the power arm on the drivers side door let go also which caused my door window to carsh down and break that I paid about$385.00 to be fix plus the cost of the glass.
Side windows malfunctioned. Also thermostat shorted out.
There is a strong fuel smell inside vehicle after filling fuel tank. There is recall 99v247000 concerning fuel filler pipe vent hose, but this vehicle is not affected.
The problems that I am having with the vehicle is that I need a new engine and I purchased an extended warranty along with the car. The warranty company, wynn's oil company refuses to pay for the repairs. I am still qualified for the warranty to pay for repairs, with exemptions of deductable. I really need help with this problem. I am without the use of a vehicle that I am still legally obligated to pay for. Please help!!
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Mystique engine
Does the 1996 Mercury Mystique have engine problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Mercury Mystique, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Mystique engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Mystique engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V367000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Mystique have bad engine?
The Mercury Mystique model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (93 complaints), 1996 (41 complaints) and 1998 (34 complaints).
Other 1996 Mercury Mystique problems
Electrical 47Transmission 30Lights 20Visibility 19Brakes 15Suspension 15Fuel system 14Steering 13Acceleration 8Body 8Airbags 7Seat belts 2Seats 2Tires 2Locks 1
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