The transmission failed, which caused the vehicle not to accelerate.
1998 Mercury Mystique transmission complaints
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Consumer stated the transmission gears did not shift properly. Mr
While driving the vehicle experience intermittenly gas light become inoperable at the same time the speedometer got crazy up and down. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further inforamtion. Ts
Consumer started up the vehicle, the engine raced up and down then it slowed down, he put the vehicle in gear then he heard something popped. Vehicle was towed; consumer was told that the right axle shaft was broken.
While driiiving 55mph front axle broke, causing front right tire to come off. Vehicle rolled over.
Consumer states the right front axle collapes while pulling out of the driveway, dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Nlm
I took my car to my mechanic after my check engine light was illuminated -- he told me that the computer indicated torque control slippage -- then took the car to mountain view ford where the service advisor informed me that my transaxle pump needed replacing and that it would cost just over $1000 -- this car only has just over 32000 miles on it and I was also told that my 100000 mile powertrain warranty would not cover it -- this is a defect on the car and should be subject to a recall.
Engine check light was illuminated while driving out of town on christmas day -- the drive home was unsettling because of the constant jerking in the rear of the car. I took my car to my mechanic -- it was hooked on a computer which indicated a code 1744 indicating excessive slippage on the torque converter. I believe this should be reported because this is potentially a recall issue and this should be covered under my powertrain warranty. My car is barely 4 years old and has below average mileage.
While driving 20 MPH heard a loud noise from under the hood. Vehicle started to slow down and would not respond to accelerator pedal. Dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission went out of car without any warning in th e middle of traffic.
On several occassions since 11/2000 I have experienced the problem of my floor shift component locked in the park position. I understand that the recall information regarding this problem that my vehicle was not a part of the group for campaign 98v233000. My problem lies with why would I be experiencing the same problem that has been detected in other vehicles, but because my vehicle VIN # was not among the group that was notified of the recall, I should be burdened with the expense of replacing this component. I would just like a little further information regarding my concern. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
The shifter does not shift intermittently. Nlm
Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead . It had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day. I bought a new battery and when I hooked it up the engine started turning over. The keys were in my pocket. As a result the starter died. I had the car towed to a local service station. They replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt. A few days later I was driving from nj to pa when I heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and I smelt the faint smell of something burning. I pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood. I did not see anything out of the ordinary. The car would not start back up. I had it towed to a near bye service station. Again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery. When I went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box. I than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610‑797‑5005. Until this point I was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues I have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue. These issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation. I conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford. On 2/10/01 I spoke with a customer service rep. Who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. Who would help remedy my problem. I was informed the rep. Would call me by the end of business today. So far he has not called. The dealership informed me today that I needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks. They attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. This isn't the proble
Transmission failure.
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
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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.
Abs failure caused grinding and scraping noise. Yh
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard. Also, transmission is slipping, and consumer can't shift the gears. In addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop.
When driving at any speed the transmission jumps, and skips gears. Also, transaxle failed, vehicle is shifting hard at hwy speed.
Manufacturer recall notice #98s-26 shift indicator; vehicle was taken to dealer on serveral occasions, and was given various excuses for not honoring recall. Consumer seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted dealer no parts available to correct the problem. Recall number 98v233000. Please give any further details.
Conumer received manufacturer's recall notice #98s-26, the federal safety agency recall 98v233, concerning trasnsmission floor shift indicator. Vehicle was taken to dealer. Dealer informed consumer that he would contact consumer when parts arrived. Nothing was heard since. Seeking hntsa for help in this matter.
Consumer was driving and heard some noise ,and noticed the axle shaft broke while driving.
The automatic transmission broke and needs to be fixed. Also, there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Received recall98v233000 in the mail. Had called dealership for appointment. Was informed no parts available. Called 2 wks later & still no parts. Was told would have to order parts. Called once again 3 weeks later & still no parts.
Consumer experienced problems with shift level indicator. While having vehicle washed, vehicle started moving on its own. This vehicle's sudden movement, caused it to run into an iron structure in which the vehicle was damaged. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. The defects described comply with recall number 98v233000.
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