My husband and I was driving in traffic from an appointment and all of a sudden the car starts smoking within a quick second the front left side burst into flames, electrical windows wouldn't work and the brakes failed, the we had to ride traffic until we could move over to the curve at this time the emergency brake had to be used in order to stop the car and I had to move myself out on the drivers side.
1999 Mercury Mystique: brake failure
6 of the 128 complaints about the 1999 Mercury Mystique describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
- 19996
- 19984
- 19972
- 19962
- 19954
What owners say
The sensor ring for ABS (brakes) on right and left axels on the front of my 99 mercury mystique are both cracked causing ABS to not function,also I just returned from getting resisters replaced for my blower motor which I just found out had a recall that was closed please let me know of anything I can do . I did have an accident I thought the brakes didnt work properly but dont know if it is related
The sensor ring for ABS (brakes) on right and left axels on the front of my 99 mercury mystique are both cracked causing ABS to not function,also I just returned from getting resisters replaced for my blower motor which I just found out had a recall that was closed please let me know of anything I can do . I did have an accident I thought the brakes didnt work properly but dont know if it is related
While applying the brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to control the vehicle. Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
Without warning constant noise and brake failure. Mechanic has replaced brakes 3 times free of charge. Currently, mechanic and manufacturer stated there was nothing that could be done.
While in a parking spot consumer put foot on brake and gas pedal went to the floor, as if it was sticking. If tapped, it would release. Consumer's car went over an embankment, consumer hit a tree, 20 feet after the embankment. That was how the car was stopped, consumer was injured in accident. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
- Risk
- If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
Recall number 00V075000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Mercury Mystique brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Mercury Mystique?
6 of 128 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercury Mystique (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mercury Mystique?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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