1998 Mercury Mystique suspension 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 Feb 25, 2008 · Suspension · 87,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique. While pulling away from a curb at 5 MPH, the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire, causing a blow out. The VIN is not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

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 Feb 8, 2007 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · OH

Ford motor co. Is refusing to reimburse for repairs related to safety recall #01s23, 98 mercury mystique.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Electrical, Suspension · GA

The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · PA

Mcpherson strut assembly rusted at the base of the assembly where it was attached to the lower control arm. While driving on a mountainous winding road weight of the vehicle swayed to the right, and the wheel disassembled. Vehicle swayed, and stopped in a grassy area while being driven at approximately 50 MPH.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Suspension · 102,000 miles · CT

Recall 01i013000, while driving front left coil spring broke and the front end collapsed. This occurred six months after the shield was installed. Dealership was unable to replace the coil spring because the part was not available.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Suspension · MI

While driving 35 MPH, the heard a loud noise coming from front of the vehicle. The consumer discovered the front coil spring on the passenger side had broken and punctured the tire. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Suspension · 59,600 miles · ME

While driving, the consumer heard a noise, and proceeded to pull off the road to investigate the noise. Upon existing the vehicle, the consumer noticed that the driver's side front suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that driver's side coil spring broke. *ak recall# 01v255000. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension · 79,786 miles · AR

Complaints: 1.didn't receive recall notice (01s23) until 2 yrs after it was issued. 2.never received notice of a "service campaign" (01i013000) to replace springs if found to be corroded or break. 3.recall did not address issue of recall or problem.(corrisive,rusted springs).recall did instruct dealer/repairer to install spring brackets (completed satisfactorly). Comparison: batteries dead in flashlight,owner replaces bulb. The springs were causing the problem. 4.vehicle now has loud thumps that weren't there before the "spring brackets" were installed. 5.regional recalls. Notes: car has been inspected by a cerified mechanic and found not to have defective cv joints or wheel bearings, no under carriage parts loose. Car is scheduled for inspection by a ford dealership on 11/07/03. Car previously operated in new england state (3 yrs).