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1996 Mercury Mystique: sudden loss of power

5 of the 185 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Mystique describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    9

What owners say

Filed Jan 11, 2009 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · NY · fire

The under hood wire harness burned up. This car has 89,000 miles and runs good. I heard there was a recall / tsb #( onp 99m03) on this car but ford will not honor it because the car is over 10 years old. I think ford should reimburse for repairs or buy back the car. This is a dangerous situation as the car will stall abruptly and lose power steering.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Engine · CT

While driving 55 MPH vehicle completely shut down without warning, causing loss of power steering and brakes. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Nov 29, 2000 · Brakes · UT · crash

Received recall 00v075000. Contacted dealership & mechanic claimed repairs done on vehicle when brought in, within one hour. Was driving vehicle on november 17, 2000, and power assist brake valves locked up & lost all power to vehicle. Vehicle went backwards into a ravine. Vehicle towed & was declared totaled by insurance company.

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Body · FL

Vehicle does not have splash shields, causing loss of power steering when vehicle drives over 2 inch puddle of water. This could result in an accident.

Filed Jul 6, 1999 · Steering · FL

I experienced loss of power steering while driving my vehicle in wet conditions. I have this problem not been addressed to my satisfaction by my dealership.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported November 6, 2000 · 262,559 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 1996 Mercury Mystique loss of power

Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Mystique?

5 of 185 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Mystique (3%) mention sudden loss of power. 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 36 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 6Fire or smoke 5Power steering loss 5

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