While it was raining driver's head lamp got soaked with rain, and caused low beam light to go out, which may cause visual difficulties. Also, passenger's side was soaked. But, bulb did no go out. Dealer said it was a common problem.
1996 Mercury Mystique lights complaints
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Switch is so poorly made. The contacts(where it plugs into the wire harness) don't make good contact and as a result the switch gets hot and melts the plastic. It was replaced by the factory during a recall 8/06/99 and has failed again. The defective parts are still being used!
Connector in harness to head lamp switch failed prior to recall notice 99v‑103. Nlm
Due to recall notice #99v1030000 consumer took vehicle for appointment, but notice that the vehicle remained parked in the same location sense delivery. However, the mechanic informed owner that the repair would take 20 to 45 min. The owner took the vehicle home & checked under hood and notice no repair had been done. Owner not satisfied.
Signal lights and the brake lights are working intermittently.
Once vehicle is turned on and traveling interior lights would come on intermittently. Please provide further informaton.
Taillights and headlights are working intermittently.
After applying the turn signals, they did not work.
While driving interior lights stay on for 4 days. Parked vehicle for the weekend, and now vehicle is driving as normal. Been to dealer. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Trunk light failed.
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