1998 Mercury Mystique technical service bulletins
242 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code(s) P0420 and/or P0430
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1380, P1381,...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Replacement speaker installation tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp flashing out a 2 digit diagnostic trouble code and no...
- Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from...
- In the vehicles covered by the additional coverage program, the fuel pipe flapper valve may stick which...
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp or run rough after the catalyst is removed and...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equipped with CD4E transaxle, (does not apply to mtx) may exhibit a power steering grunt /...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (DRL) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the...
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission...
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such...
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed...
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- The temperature gauge reads high in the normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature.
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually...
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the MRX-75 transaxle to...
- Clutch will not engage after service.
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement...
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60-70 mph
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine and CD4E transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking...
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the...
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower switch, resistor...
- Subject regarding vehicles that have water leaking onto front floor from door panel area
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Concerns with a harsh shift felt at large throttle openings (or at heavy acceleration rate) on some vehicles
- A condition with fuel filler door unable to close completely
- Exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below...
- On some vehicles, the water pump bearing may deteriorate and become loose
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Engineering is investigating some vehicles that may exhibit vibration while braking
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower resistor and...
- Owner notification program for additonal coverage on heater blower switch, resistor and attached wire...
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission...
- Information regarding front grille peel
- Information regarding clunk/rattle on tip-in or transmission gear engagement
- Concerns with activating the octane adjust function with ngs or sbds
- Concerns with 2.5L engine equipped vehicles and CD4E transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and /...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some 2.5L vehicles equipped with MTX-75 transaxle may not move
- Some vehicles built between 7/1/98 and 12/31/98 may exhibit a fuel filler door not closing properly
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octane adjust feature when using the module...
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (FQR) assemblies
- Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module...
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle, reduced power and / or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Subject regarding the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes P1381 and / or...
- Concerns with vibration at 60 - 70 mph
- Information on the availability of ford quality renewal 2.5L and 3.0L 4V engines
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection)
- Concerns with fuel filler door not closing properly
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (FQR) exchange program
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving
- Online service information pertaining to various decklid release issues
- Experiencing vibration at 60 - 70 mph (110 - 12- kph)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan
- Information regarding decklid release issues
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60 - 70 mph (100 - 115 kph)
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Conditions with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 stored in continuous memory without any driveability...
- Information on service replacement of the steering column gap hider
- Some vehicles equipped with a CD4E transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement
- Some vehicles built between august 1997 and february 1998 may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than...
- Subject on steering column gap hider service replacement
- Information regarding two CD4E transaxles added to ford quality renewal (FQR) program
- Subject regarding ignition lock service replacement
- CD4E transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern
- Subject regarding 60 amp fuse blown
- Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the...
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Information regarding revised water pump replacement procedure
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much...
- Powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (PRNDL) bezel
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (PRNDL) bezel - part...
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed
- Concerns with fuel gauge which does not read below 1/4
- Some vehicles maye xhibit exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code...
- Brief information on TSB 97-26-7 (gauge - fuel - does not read below 1/4) applies only to certain vehicles...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough engine and / or set various diagnostic trouble codes after attempting to...
- Some 2.5L equipped vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator due to rusting / corrosion on the brush...
- Some 2.0L equipped vehicles built before april 1, 1998 may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Minimal clearance of the CD4E transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult
- Some vehicles built with rear fuel lines may allow fuel to seep and evaporate at the metal line to nylon...
- Concerns with temperature reads high within normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature
- Condition with high effort ignition key insertion/ removal and /or key chimes sound with door open and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only
- Vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken/detached ip clustr bezel gaphider
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of check engine light (MIL) on and continuous DTC PO466 (evap system...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit...
- Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminate with dtcs in...
- Some vehicles may require key programming for the passive anti-theft pats
- Some vehicle may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only
- Some vehicles with 2.9L engines may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump
- Some vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken / detached instrument panel cluster bezel gaphider
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of check engine light on and continuous diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator
- Vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with one or more...
- Some vehicles may require key programming issues for the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Subject on engine block heaters
- Some customers may complain of cooling fan operating continuously
- Some 1998-1999 contour/mystique/cougar equipped with 2.5L duratec built between 04/01/1998-08/14/1998...
- Transaxle failed
- Frequent shutoff of the fuel handle when filling the fuel tank
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park
- Issue with door speaker grilles may crack during normal usage on some vehicles
- An engine coolant loss may occur from the engine block heater area
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Special field action 97L14- warranty guides for vehicles equipped with 2
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise in the front of the vehicle
- Some vehicles with CD4E transaxle may exhibit a " no drive " concerns when in the overdrive selector position
- Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift
- Additional information regarding the attempts to retro- fit a servo cushion spring to the transmission
- Information on performing diagnosis or programming keys on some 1998 vehicles
- Some vehicles with 2.5L engine may exhibit a customer concern of noise in the power steering
- Information used when performing tests using sbds on vehicles built after january 31, 1998
- Southeast michigan area dealers only engineering is investigating customer concerns of noise during...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative a/c or inadequate cooling
- Customer concern of noise in the power steering
- Information used when performing diagnosis or programming keys on certain vehicles equipped with the fifth...
- Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift
- Exhibiting a noise in the front of the vehicle and possibly caused by a front stabilizer bar or link noise
- Some vehicles with CD4E transaxles may exhibit a no drive concern when in the overdrive selector position
- Some vehicles may exhibit an ignition key high removal effort
- Some vehicles with mtx V6 transaxle cases may malfunction due to differential gear failure possibly caused...
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- Some vehicles built before 2/2/98 at kansas city and 2/16/98 at cuautitlan, mexico may exhibit a no...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles parking brake equipped with rear disc brakes may stick and/or bind when attempting to release
- During removal the license plate attaching fasteners may break
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Information on using rotunda universal lifting bracket for lifting and removal of engine
- Concerns with incorrect brake shoe / lining assembly
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Some vehicles may exhibit multiple wheel speed sensor codes
- Information pertaining to rear view mirror electronic compass calibration instructions
- Exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with various codes and possible driveability concerns
- Information replacing the fuel pump / sender
- Some vehicles with anti-lock brake systems (ABS) may exhibit a growling / grinding noise when backing up...
- Conditions with a no start / hard start or a hesitation when accelerating or during turns
- Subject regarding changes to the electronic engine control system
- Concerns with automatic transaxle prndl indicator bezel may break
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Some vehicles may experience a vibration at highway speeds
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Subject regarding seat belt locator button replacement
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- Customer complaints of doors that lock inadvertently
- Some 96 & 97 vehicles misbuilt with 1998 model year fuel gauge
- Climate control system vacuum motor links falling off may be repaired by adding the appropriate size...
- Service manual contains erroneous procedure and art in the assembly
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Parking brake- parking brake sticks and binds- does not release- vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes
- Leak- automatic transmission fluid- CD4E transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
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