1998 Mercury Mystique transmission 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 18, 2006 · Transmission · 158,689 miles · CA

Failed to go into gear from park, changing gears difficult, did not move in drive, would not go into reverse, engine died while driving 35 m.p.h made loud noise.

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 Mar 20, 2005 · Transmission · VA

I have a 1998 mercury mystique, andi think the transmission ought to be recalled because I have seen countles numbers of transmission failures on searching the internet and I happen to be one too , the transmission wen t out on ours a few years ago while the car was basically new, found out I had warrenty on it stiill got that fixed , now a little over a year since thenand it's went out again, but I have nno warrenty now which really sucks, so they has to be something going on with this model of car because there is too many transmission problems with so many people. Please write back and let me know something. Thanx alot.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · NY

Transmission failure in that had loss of forward motion had reverse only). Car only has 55000 miles.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Transmission · 75,200 miles · PA

Automatic transmission failure.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Airbags, Transmission · 117,116 miles · 00

The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags. The vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint. The vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks. Since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · IN

Took my car in october 15, 2003.jim dobson ford in winamac to check my car out and they told me it wasn't an electrical problem with my transmission it was hydrolic or the second speed gear went out. I told them to go ahead and rebuild the transmission. They pulled the transmission out on the 16th. Called them on the 17th. They told me that the mechanic called off sick and that they did not have a chance to open the transmission up to find out exactly what is wrong with it. Mechanic called of again on the 18th and the 20th. Asked them about a loaner car. They said they don't have loaner cars . Doesn't my transmission look pretty on a pedestal!

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MN

I have had shifting problems with the automatic transmissions on a 1998 mercury mystique. From my research this transmission made by a joint venture between mazda and ford has had major problmes. I have had it to the local ford dealer seven times to get it fixed. They thought it was all electrical but now tell me they need to pull the transmission and check three things inside it. The car has been undriveable for three months through this process. I have already spent $650.00 and now the real expensed process starts.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Transmission · TX

Consumer states that while her husband was driving vehicle began to slow down, and he could not drive it but about 5 MPH. He had to stop and put transmission fluid in vehicle and wait a while. He was able to drive it a little while longer at a higher speed. Then, it would do the same thing. They had the automobile towed in for service, and was told that transmission was leaking fluid inside the transmission.