1997 Mercury Mystique brakes problems

12 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 17%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Foundation components
2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Antilock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Mystique brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported March 9, 2000 · 436,200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Risk: If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

Recall number 00V075000 · Recall details

What 1997 Mercury Mystique owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury mystique. The contact stated that he noticed a leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that the pressure conscious regulating valve on the rear driver side would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v075000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) and contacted the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 93,000. Updated 8/23/12

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · AZ

My 97 mercury mystique has a bad brake fluid leak from a part on the brake line (pressure conscious release valve) that was recalled #06e022000. Fluid must be added every few days when the brake light comes on. Ford tells me there is no recall info for my car and won't do anything. They could not say if any recall work had been done on my car. Bottom line, this is not preventative, my car is dangerously leaking brake fluid from a recalled part.

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Brakes · PA

While approaching stop sign, the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak the consumer stated that the reason that the pedal went to the floor is because the hose that carries the brake fluid to the brakes was severed by fault of the design of the manufacturer. The hose rests against the rear shocks and over time was dug into by the metal shocks and eventually cut the hose. Causing complete brake failure.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Brakes · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Recall 00v075000, repairs performed, but brake problems still exist. Brakes lock up and vehicle slides forward. Dealer refuses to repair free of charge.*ak

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Brakes · NY

After the "ABS" warning light came on, the car was taken to a dealer who after a few days of investigation said that "mm needs electric hcu harness and module" with an estimated cost of $1500 to repair. It seems that a wiring harness should last more that 3 years, espically on a braking system. Ford offered to pick up 50% of the repair, but the premature failure of the ABS system seems to be a design defect that should be ford's responsibility to repair. Form completed by frank p frandina (owner's father) - day phone 716 632 7200

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

When driving and upon making a complete stop, master cylinder went out, resulting in loss of all fluid, and causing brake pedal to travel to the floorboard, resulting in unwanted and unexpected acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Feb 12, 1999 · Brakes · IA

Driving car and started to slow the car down to stop and ABS brakes failed to stop the car or stop the car from going into a slide.

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Brakes · KS

Brake pads are wearing out excessively. They're rubbing into the rotors. Would make strange noises, like grinding metal, when the brakes are applied.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Vibration when brakes applied.

Questions about the 1997 Mercury Mystique brakes

Does the 1997 Mercury Mystique have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mercury Mystique, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Mercury Mystique brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Mystique brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V075000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Mystique have bad brakes?

The Mercury Mystique model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (28 complaints), 1995 (26 complaints) and 1999 (21 complaints).