Mercury Mystique fire or smoke problems

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · TX · fire

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.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MS · fire

Dt: while driving down the road, I noticed smoke coming out of the dash. I pull over to the side of the road, opened the hood and the first thing I saw was fire coming from behind the glove compartment. The car caught fire and burned just five after I pulled over. No warning lights, looked at temp gauge and everything was fine before the fire. Called 911 at 5:44 pm, fire dept came and put out the fire. This was on the interstate. *nm

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Electrical · CA

Consumer states that her vehicle dies on the freeway. She states that vehicle constantly blows fuses. She said that she took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that, her electrical wires are melting together. Also was told that since this is happening, when it touches it blows fuses. She states that sometimes her vehicle will not start. She also states that the mechanic states they will not touch the vehicle, because if has major problems, and is over the mileage limit to be covered by any warranty. She said she was also told, that this vehicle could caught fire at any time, and that she should not drive it because it is dangerous. Please help.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Engine · 75,000 miles · OH · fire · 1 injury

While the driver of the 1995 mercury mystique was operating the vehicle, I was in the passengers seat. The car began losing power and the driver kept the car going. At this point a driver pulled up along side the car and yelled "your car is on fire". The driver of the mystique then pulled to the shoulder and the car was engulfed in flames on the passenger side. I immediately exited the car while hearing a woman scream "it's going to explode". I suffered 2nd degree burns on my face,right ear, right arm, right leg and isolated 3rd degree on my right knuckles. I attempted to contact an attorney but he eventually quit the case. I don't think that I should have to pay medical bills from this fire. The driver was unhurt but his car was burnt to a hunk of black metal.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Engine · OH · fire · 1 injury

The vehicle caught on fire while the consumer was driving, the driver sustain 2nd degree burns on the right arm and leg. (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · PA · fire

Consumer states that all instrumental dash panel lights started flashing on and off. Smoke came from under the hood, vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · MI · fire

Horn does not work. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times. Horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely.*ak the rear seat belts are inoperative. The power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed. The catalytic converter caught on fire.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Electrical · MI

While driving vehicle started smoking. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that fuel was leaking from spark plug wires into the catalytic converter which could have caused vehicle to catch on fire.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Engine · WI

Recall # 00 v 367 000 concerning cooling system fan overheating. Consumer received recall letter. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer said there was no problem at this time. Later, vehicle started to smoke, wires were burning and saw flames coming from radiator. Consumer feltthis was a direct result of recall repairs not being performed. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Lights · PA

While driving and without warning there was smoke coming out of dashboard. Consumer has researched, there is recall 99v103000 for headlight switch wiring harness. However, recall does not apply to this vehicle due to VIN.