1996 Mercury Mystique suspension problems

Filed May 7, 2007 · Suspension · 185,000 miles · NY

For along time there has been bearing changes. I gave my car to a tenant and she wanted it to get inspected, but she needed both front spring coils to be replaced. And for a long time the air conditioning (A/C) bearings have been bad. It is going to cost her much money. Can a claim be made because of a recall?

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Suspension · 67,975 miles · MN

1996 mercury mystique(68,000). Ford motor company had what they referred to as a "program", evidently for a problem with the front springs.the program was basically a free inspection. My car was inspected in 2002 while it was in for another recall, at which time it was given a passing grade.the program expired @ 150,000 or dec. Of 2004 whichever came first.in february 2005 a 6" chunck of the pass. Side spring snapped off, luckily on a residential street. I heard the noise and was able to retrieve the piece from the street.on close inspection the piece did not break due to corrosion.I believe it was due to poor material quality, my concern is that this could cause tire failure at higher rates of speed resulting in possible fataliies. Ford would not replace the spring.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Suspension, Visibility · IL

Consumer has noticed that for no apparent reason windshield has developed a stress fractur. Also , when driving there is vibration coming from rear of vehicle, and heater blower swtich was inoperable. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Suspension · VA

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to manufacturer's recall 98m04, the federal safety agency recall number not available. Dealer refused to correct recall problem. *ak the dealer was not willing to do recall job because the manufacturer indicated that the spring coil must have been either rusted or broken to quality for recall fixing. However, the consumer was conderned about the safety.

Filed Dec 30, 2000 · Suspension · OH

Need too recall the stabilizer bar front /and links front and back.

Filed Dec 30, 2000 · Suspension · OH

Whem bar breaks it breaks the link, and wears the tires down fast.

Filed Sep 14, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · NY

The car has had a history of suspension, linkage and bearing failures since it was purchased. Mercury dealers and manufacturers have not been helpful. The mechanics at the dealer explained to me off the record that these cars have a history of front end failures however, the dealer and the manufacturer refuse to acknowledge it. You are invited to test drive the car and experience the vibration and poor handling to assit you in your investigation.

Filed Sep 10, 2000 · Suspension · PA

I whould like to know what can be done about my car I have talked to two other people who I dont even know that drive the same car I have. Frist I would like to say my whole front end vibrates when we sit a red light or stop sing in park or reverse. Also everytime it rains or we wash our car and then open the trunk water pours out of the tail lights. And my wire harness is melted and the wires are burned up, we have no power mirrors, interior lights, radio. We took it to the ford dealer in sharon pa and got it looked at $840.00 to repair. This car has been a nightmare. I have 3 more years to pay on this car. We were told to drive it as little as possible, due to a possible fire. That is very hard to do when it is your only means of transportation. I would really like if you could help us out. I really believe that the year 1996 mercury mystique is a big defect.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Suspension · TX

When consumer has air conditioner on and if he pulls up to a stop sign vehicle shake and vibrates real badly. He has contacted the dealership.

Filed Jan 13, 2000 · Body, Suspension · NC

Rain water continually seeps into the trunk area causing damage to the electrical system, electrical short. Yh