Dt*: the contact stated there was fuel leakage when the vehicle was being fueled. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v247000, regarding the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly filler pipe and cap. The VIN was not included in the recall. Although the manufacturer was alerted, no inspections have been made.
1996 Mercury Mystique fuel system problems
14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap6
- Storage: tank assembly4
- Fuel injection system1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
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Mercury Mystique fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking.
- Risk
- A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.
Recall number 99V247000 · Recall details
What 1996 Mercury Mystique owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I first started smelling fuel after fueling up my car. Then later I noticed that fuel leaks out from under my car when I put fuel into it. I recently noticed it running out from under the car when I just happen to fill up at a gas station that was on an incline. I took the car to a dealership and they said that the ford recall #99s24 does not apply to my car. But.... It is what problem is. Help please.
Filler hose leaks badly when tank is filled. Car diagonosed by mel clayton ford of phoenix, arizona with filler hose and vent valve need to be replaced, possibly needing a new fuel tank as well. Car also runs hot all the time (ford unable to diagnose the problem)
The recall regarding the fuel filler pipe vent hose was performed on the vehicle, however it failed. Recall # 99 v 247 000
After the vehicle was filled with fuel the consumer noticed that the fuel leaked from under the vehicle. The dealer serviced the vehicle.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle cut off when vehicle is idling, the rmp will go up to 4. Dealership cannot find problem, had vehicle diagnosed ,the heat from the motor has caused the plastic part of the intake manifold to warp and fuel and antifreeze leakes into head of engine. Nlm
If gas tank is filled to capacity, gas will leak from undercarriage of car. Consumer unable to determine where leak is coming from.*ak
Fuel tank lid does not open when the lever is pushed down from the interior of the car. It has to be opened from the trunk.
There was a leakage around the gas tank due a split, and the gas leaked out.
Fuel fille r line cracked, causing fuel to leak. Dealer notified, and refused to repair vehicle unless cost goes to consumer. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Mystique fuel system
Does the 1996 Mercury Mystique have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Mercury Mystique, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Mystique fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Mystique fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V247000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Mystique have the most fuel system problems?
The Mercury Mystique model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1995 (30 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
Other 1996 Mercury Mystique problems
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