When you have traveled 30mins/15 to 18 miles the car began to slow down/the speedometer began to drop even though you are pushing the gas peddle and the RPM gauge is waving back and fourth. It happened on 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I was traveling 60mph and 45mph.
1998 Mercury Mystique acceleration problems
14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cables2
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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Mercury Mystique acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior. This burr could fray the core wire resulting in the accelerator not returning to idle when the accelerator is released.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine RPM.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised accelerator cable that has a flared conduit sleeve end and molded on end fitting.
Recall number 99V194000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel expulsion during refueling
There is no summary currently available
EA00025
Fuel expulsion during refueling
There is no summary currently available
PE00027
Fuel gauge does not read below 1/4
Ford's service bulletin dated december 8, 1997, points out that the fuel gauge will not read above 3/4 tank or below 1/4 tank of fuel.the erroneous fuel gauge reading will indicate significantly more fuel reserve than actually present in the fuel tank.odi has one complaint where the driver alleged that his vehicle ran out of gas due to a false fuel gauge reading.this investigation wasto ascertain facts concerning the problem experience, scope, and rational for electing not to conduct a safety compaign.
SQ98002
What 1998 Mercury Mystique owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the RPM's revved, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop where the overdrive servo piston seal and o ring was replaced. Five weeks later, while traveling 50 MPH, the same incident occurred. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and it has not been seen by a mechanic.
I have a 1998 mercury mystique. The vehicle recently began running abnormally. So in inspection of this, I discovered that the vehicles acceleration is being raised without me even touching the gas. I was on the road and my vehicle was speeding up on it's own and I couldn't figure out why. It seems as if the cruise control is constantly on or something.
Recall 99v194000. While driving accelerator stuck. Vehicle had been repaired under mentioned recall prior to incident. Dealer has since inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. *ak
While driving speedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. Dealer is replacing the speed sensor.
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle. Nlm
Recall # 99v194000 ford/throttle cable; owner has been waiting for recall to be performed since august, 99. Dealer does not have parts to correct recall.
Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealer to set appointment. Was informed that no parts were available. Been checking off & on since. Received another notice for same recall. Still no parts. Afraid to drive vehicle. Manufacturer not sending parts for repair of throttle cable.
Received recall notice 99v194000 & contacted dealership. Was informed by mechanic no parts were available. Contacted dealership later & given same information. Was informed will call when parts were available. Owner is upset.
Manufacturer is not producing the parts to repair the federal safety agency recall 99v19400/mfr recall 99s19, throttle linkages and control.
Questions about the 1998 Mercury Mystique acceleration
Does the 1998 Mercury Mystique have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the acceleration of the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Mystique acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Mystique acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V194000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Mystique have the most acceleration problems?
The Mercury Mystique model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1995 (21 complaints) and 1998 (14 complaints).
Other 1998 Mercury Mystique problems
Suspension 49Transmission 38Engine 34Electrical 29Brakes 28Lights 19Airbags 18Visibility 16Steering 11Fuel system 9Seat belts 7Seats 4Body 3Tires 3Locks 1
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