Mercury Mystique check engine light comes on

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 11, 2009 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NJ

I am the 2nd owner of my 1998 mercury mystique. I purchased the vehicle in 2004. It has a computer defect that gives a false reading for the check engine light. This car qualified for the nj lemon law because of this problem with its 1st owner. However, that owner was too kind to do anything about it. The previous owner gave me a file filled with service information from the date he purchased the vehicle, brand new in december 1997. Shortly after his purchase he had the vehicle back to the dealer for the check engine light. He had it back a couple more times for the same thing and they always fixed it. Obviously, they put a band-aid on a major defect. I noticed the light was on when I first purchased the vehicle. The former owner said he had it checked and was told not to pay attention to it. Well, since then I have been told at inspection that it has to be fixed every time. So it goes to my mechanic who wills repair/replace the necessary parts per that day's computer reading. Within a few weeks (occasionally months) the light goes on again. Previous to this years inspection (december 31st) I had my friend look it over and he replaced the valve/sensor that was defected (per that days computer reading). Well, right before inspection the check engine light went back on. And of course, since it was on, it failed again. I mentioned to the inspector that it had a history of this problem. I asked if there was any recourse and he told me to look into the nj waiver program. I called the motor vehicle commission to learn about the waiver program. I understand to be considered, the repair cost has to be about $400 or more. Some time ago the repair costs limit was about $250 or more. Well, for the repair I had done before this last inspection, it cost me about $250 again. I believe that for these reasons I should qualify for a vehicle waiver for the emissions inspection of my vehicle.

Filed Oct 26, 2008 · Steering · 114,390 miles · WA

Fluid on the ground apparently coming fro the power steering line under the pump. Also the vehicles at idling 1000 RPM will stall out. Engine light comes on.

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Electrical · 98,400 miles · FL · fire

Car has had increasing number of electrical problems...check engine light coming on. Mechanics couldn't find what was triggering it after replacing the oxygen sensors repeatedly. Other twitches (stalling, burned up turn signal module,) finally culminating in complete brake light and reverse light failure. Took the car back to my mechanics, who replaced the signal module, and showed me the burn marks on it. They stated that they tried to get the brake lights to work, and found that the primary wiring harness was just disintegrating (insulation failures all over.) they called ford/mercury before they told me of this problem, and were told that ford/merc would replace the harness as long as the car hadn't gone over 100k miles, and was not more than ten years old (it wasn't.) dropped the car at a local ford dealer, who called me back to say that they would have been glad to replace the harness, had I found the problem prior to jan 2006. They promptly informed that they would be more than happy to replace the harness for about $2,000.00 I informed them that I'd be more than happy to perform brain surgery on them with a weedeater at no charge. I'll never purchase another ford product in my life, and I unfortunately currently own five.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Engine · 76,000 miles · AZ

My check engine light came on and the diagnostic code says that the catalytic converter was defective, even though it is supposed to be covered by an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty I have been stone walled by earnhardt ford in arizona in getting it fixed. I have already had to replace 4 o2 sensors at my expense in the last 6 months. When my engine light came on the first time I took the car into my mechanic who said the code was for the catalytic converter and that it would be covered by my warranty so I should contact a ford dealer. I called a ford dealer and they said call a mercury dealer, when I called the mercury dealer they said the light had to be on or they wouldn't fix the problem. The light came back on 2 weeks later and I took it to earnhardt mercury in tempe az who checked the light and said that it was the catalytic converter but they hat to reprogram the PCM to confirm the diagnosis and that they couldn't do it at that dealer and shipped my car to earnhardt ford in chandler who said they were to busy to reprogram the PCM and had to keep my car overnight. They then said that I would have to wait until the light comes on again before they would be able to order parts to fix it. So I will have to leave my car with them a 3rd time. So far they still have my car for a 2nd day and I cannot get a call back from the manager of the service dept.

Filed Jan 22, 2005 · Engine · 51,603 miles · TX

1995 mercury mystique check engine light related to the 332 service code started coming on randomly around 51k , and now illuminates after vehicle has been driven approximately 1 mile. Car now has 83k but I never received a recall notice regarding this condition. This vehicle's inspection sticker has expired and cannot be inspected in this condition. Pressure feedback sensor, ecu and evr have all been replaced to no avail.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Visibility · 10,000 miles · KY

No turn signals, one brake light and tail light, one headlight on driver side. Replaced all bulbs still no lights. Relay on driver's side window went out. Tires wear constantly. Tail lights flood as does front floorboard must park car flat when it rains to keep from being flooded out of car. Sunroof motor shot. Had recall on heater done and now when it rains I have problems with heater. Replaced senors and check engine light still on. Car has been stuck in park before had to have mechanic come to house to fix. Must repace rotors on car @ every 6 months. Car makes a clicking noise in the dash ( no idea what that is) headlights are foggy as well. Car is costing us a fortune. When I asked the dealership to fix all the recalls they told me the time had run out and sorry.

Filed Nov 26, 2004 · Engine · 58,000 miles · OH

Check engine light stayed on. Consumer stated no one was able to determine the cause. No contact with the manufacturer.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 50,000 miles · MD

Check engine light and ABS light came on/off, and vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 90,500 miles · NY

Head gasket failure. Coolant system failure. Check engine light came on without warning, flashed and constant. I guess what they say about ford is right found on road dead fix or repair daily ouch