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1997 Mercury Mystique lights problems

10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
14%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Tail lights
    4
  • Headlights: switch
    4
  • Turn signal: flasher unit
    1
  • Turn signal
    1
  • Headlights
    1
  • Brake lights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Mystique lights problems in other years

19951996199719981999

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported May 5, 1999 · 605,581 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Risk
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.

Recall number 99V103000 · Recall details

What 1997 Mercury Mystique owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Lights · 65,000 miles · FL

Car had a recall associated with exterior lights when my parents owned it about five years ago. The parking lights stopped operating. Per suggestion of ford took car to dealership and paid $85 for an evaluation. They indicated I had two open wires and the estimated repair cost would exceed $2,000 to replace the wiring harness.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 94,000 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the overdrive activated on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where a certified mechanic determined that either the inside or outside sensor of the automatic transmission was faulty. There was a the federal safety agency recall #98v233000, regarding the powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Also, the clock light on the insrument panel went permanently out. The rear brake light located on top of the rear window would illuminate in a distorted pattern. The rear brake lights was made up of 9 mini lights, and 3 lights would light up while braking. On other occasions, 4 or 5 lights would illuminate. There was a the federal safety agency recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting: headlights: switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Body, Lights · MO

Driver noticed that the instrument panel did not illuminate which caused the tail lights to fail.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Lights · NC

Consumer stated the tail lights and interior lights did not work. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told there was a recall # 99v103000 concerning headlight switch/wiring harness defect. But because of the mileage on the vehicle it could not be repaired under the recall. She wanted to know why, she did not think this was fair.*ak consumer spoke with three other mechanics whom stated the mileage shouldn't have anything to do with the recall. *ph

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Lights · FL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · VA

Consumer had received recall 99v703000 notice before on wiring harness failure that afected headlights. Problem had happened again. But, dealer refused to repair, and consumer had received a notice on brakes as well.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · MA

Electrical system shorted out, causing hazard lights/ interior lights on door, and windshield wipers to work intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause.*ak dealer cleaned everything after pulling down fuse panel, vehicle was back in shop a few days later, after last visit consumer has not had any problems.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Lights · TX

Consumer took vehicle in for recall 99v103000/anufacturer's recall 99s14. Recall was noted as repaired, but it wasn't working when leaving dealership. Tail lights & panel light were malfunctioning,they were coming on & going off*ak.

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Lights · MO

The turn signal failure to operate properly poses a problem to the driver of the vehicle and other drivers in that it does not signal at the time it is flashing on the indicator on the dash of the automobile. We were charged by the dealer for work on this signal and it has never been corrected. We were charged $167.92 for work to replace a multi function switch. We feel this is a hazard that needs to be corrected by the dealer or manufacturer.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Lights · AL

Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v103. Later, one of the tail lights and signal lights became inoperable.

Questions about the 1997 Mercury Mystique lights

Does the 1997 Mercury Mystique have lights problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the lights of the 1997 Mercury Mystique, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Mercury Mystique lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Mystique lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V103000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Mystique have the most lights problems?

The Mercury Mystique model years with the most lights complaints are 1996 (20 complaints), 1998 (19 complaints) and 1997 (10 complaints).

Other 1997 Mercury Mystique problems

Engine 13Brakes 12Transmission 9Visibility 8Electrical 7Suspension 5Acceleration 4Seats 4Steering 4Airbags 2Body 2Tires 2Seat belts 1

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