The car has been in the dealership service dept more than I seem to have it..for many different problems. Needed a new engine at 23k,airconditioner broken at 24k,the car shakes and vibrates had it in the shop many times still shakes! Rotors are pulsing again had them turned twice already,needs to go in this aug for a peeling clearcoat correction on the passenger side 2 days to paint..and the car only has 26k help! And ford has ben terrible with dealing with problems and never provides loaners even when they had my car for 3 weeks!
1999 Mercury Mystique brakes complaints
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Brake hose was rubbing against frame and suspension. Also, front brake rotor kept warping, and dealership mechanic replaced brakes at 4000 miles . This was fourth pair of brakes.*ak front brake rotors warp and need replaced every 4000 miles.
Only on wet / snowy roads vehicle would not stop when brake are applied. Dealer was notified, and refused to look or inspect vehicle. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer's wife was attempting to park, and when she placed right foot on the brakes, automobile accelerated on its own and increased the rpms, causing automobile to advance forward. It jumped the concrete. *ak the brake could not stop the vehicle but when the vehicle stopped, the gas pedal went all the way down to the floor.
Power steering is lost when driving thru puddles or wet street. Does not happen all the time. Battery light remains on for short distance and brakes become very noisey. Cannot control car at this point and must stop until power steering comes back. Almost went off road and into bank when turning and this happened. Dealership has not fixed this problem yet, and will be taking the car into the shop today because this problem continues. 9/15/00. It happens during rain, of if puddles are in parking lot.
Abs system is late. This car stops very quickly on dry pavement and it requires a very long distance to stop on wet or icy conditions. The car feels like it is being pushed during icy conditions. I have returned to my dealer several times. The frount brake pads have been replaced and the hydraulic pressure have been checked. This car does not feel safe! However, the dealer says they do not know what to do. I have compared my car to other of the same year and model which has convinced me that my ABS system is not working properly.
The left front power seat base twists and rocks on its supports. This defect occurred within three months after purchase, the dealer is now installing part #xs2z5461711aa for the third time. I am concerned that if these seat supports fail this easily, how well will they perform in a crash? In addition, if these continually fail, a stronger brace should be installed, not the same part over and over. In reference to my second problem noted, the brakes shuddered within the first month of ownership. (1/99) the dealer cut the rotors and the problem reappeared soon after. Again I returned the vehicle to the dealer, he informed me that the rotors are not covered under the basic new vehicle warranty. My concern is as follows: if the rotors are warped from the date of purchase, shouldn't the dealer replace them? Nonetheless, I recently replaced the front rotors and pads at a sts tire store.
Intermittently ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. After repairs, steering, brakes, and traction control work properly. *ak
While braking the brake system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to pulses and may result in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
When applying ABS brakes on dry or wet pavement vehicle makes a grinding and squealing noise, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer at 700 miles for poor brake performance, dealer replaced brake rotors, at 2000 miles the brakes are still not stoping correctly, and they have no remedy. Vehicle wobbles when braking.
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