1998 Mercury Mystique steering problems

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · CA

1998 mercury mystique. Electrical sub-harness connector problems. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the AC wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and the sub-harness connector burned up. In addition, they showed the consumer the part of the sub-harness with the insulation just falling off the wire. They had to replaced the fan motor unit and had to splice in a fan connector and wire into the rest of the sub-harness, because for said the sub-harness was obsolete and not available. While it functions, the check engine light has since illuminated for a cam shaft position sensor, which the consumer was informed it was related to the sub-harness. Also, the lower control arms, ball joints, front struts, rear struts and rear mounts, numerous o2 sensors, radio antenna, rack and pinion, drivers side power window and switch controller were all replaced. The engine and transmission mounts also had to be replaced.

Filed Oct 29, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 87,000 miles · NY

I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · MI · fire

Horn does not work. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times. Horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.*ak the rear seat belts are inoperative. The power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed. The catalytic converter caught on fire.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Wheel bearings were defective. Steering made a lot of noise while consumer was driving. Toook vehicle to an independent mechanic, informed consumer that spindle on driver's side was defective. Spindle on passenger's side was not.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Steering · DC

Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain. Power steering was intermittent and then gone completely. The dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Steering · RI

Wheel that belt makes move around and makes power streeing pump work failed. Has not contacted dealer yet.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Engine, Steering · FL

When road is wet and changing lane engine would stall and vehicle steering would lock up without any indication. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Steering · FL

When driving under wet conditions power steering goes out, making the steering stiff. If consumer is in the middle of a turn she has to manually return the steering. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · PA

When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions,the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. The dealership "cannot diagnose"this dangerous occurance.

Filed Dec 22, 1998 · Steering · AL

The steering has never been able to hold an alignment. I had an check engine light go on and had two service tries before it was fixed. I have had a rotten egg smell and engine pinging for the last 6,000 miles. I only have 10,500 on it now. The dealer will not even try to fix it. I'm trying to get a hold of the district rep to try to switch to another vehicle.