1996 Mercury Mystique transmission problems

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · PA

The forward gears on my transmission have ceased to work. Now I'm being told that the transmission needs to be replaced. I find it kind of weird that a 96 needs a new transmission already.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · OH

I purchased my mercury mystique new in november of 1996. I have always driven the car very easy, I don't even get on the expressway very often. At around 45,000 miles, I had the transmission serviced, which the owners manual doesn't even mention. Now, with only 55k miles, the transmission has failed and needs a total rebuild! Although the car is nearly 9 years old, at 55,000 miles the transmission failing is not acceptable. There has to be some kind of flaw in the design for it to do this. *b

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Transmission · IL

The floor shift automatic transmission control became damaged in result of gear position indicator deteriorate and not indicate the actual gear position. Consumer VIN number dose not comply to recall. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed May 22, 2002 · Transmission · VA

While driving on highway, transmission began to shift at odd times. Shortly thereafter, the shifts began to take excessively long between gear engagement. The following day, the o/d off light began to flash on the dash and the transmission refused to engage gears. Driver stranded. Upon inspection at dealership, I was told transmission was "totalled" and required replacement. Details sketchy, but technician reported that an internal failure occured and transmission lubrication was affected (stopped). Gears began running metal on metal with no warning and "internal damage" occured. Car was driven less than 12 miles after warning light on dash began to flash. This car has only 63k miles and the transmission is totalled by lack of lubrication with a full reservoir or ford fluid.

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Transmission · MN

Nhts# 98v233000 - problem w/ my vehicle but my VIN # not included in recall.

Filed Dec 4, 2001 · Transmission · NC

The gear does not shift properly. From stop to low speed (<20mph) it whines, jerks and stalls. At high speed (40mph) it stops shifting and keeps whining at 3-4000rpm while it should shift up. The o/d off warning light comes up 2-3 minutes after starting the car.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While vehicle was being serviced for another issue, consumer was informed that vehicle developed transmission problems and it would not move at all.

Filed May 31, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Vehicle stalled, white smoke was coming out of hood, and there was a coolant smell, dealer replaced battery, however the problem was the water pump and thermostat and because they were not replaced vehicle overheated causing the head gasket to blow causing coolant to go into the cylinder.

Filed May 25, 2001 · Transmission · CA

I don't have an estimate on transmission damage. Transmission was in good condition went it was brought to dealer, it is now inoperable. I am looking into possible tampering with the vehicle. I have no intention of paying for this damage.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

Computer at mechanic show major electrical system defects-it appears that many people are experiencing this as a major problem with this car and ford contour. Ford/mercury will not do anything-also the transmission goes out quit often-had a new one at 50,000 miles-has had many recalls already and nothing has been fixed on this car-windows dont go down (due to electrical short)