Headlights are malfunctioning. My 17yo daughter got pulled over because only her high beams were working. The regular headlights are dim. Very dangerous. This happens at all times and unexpectedly.
Mercury Mystique headlights problems
27 of the 1,017 owner complaints about the Mercury Mystique describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 58,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury mystique. The contact noticed moisture in the driver's side headlight. In addition, the driver's side tail light dripped water into the trunk when it was opened. She noticed that the moisture was always present, especially after it rained. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current mileage is 51,504 and failure mileage was approximately 48,246. Updated 07/07/08. *lj the passenger side seat belt was inoperable, the timing belt was replaced. Updated
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mercury mystique. The parking lights on the front and rear of the vehicle along with the instrument panel lights were inoperative. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The current and failure mileages were 138,552.
Dt*: the contact stated the headlight switch for the vehicle was defective and the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting:headlights:switch due to the VIN. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer to resolve the issue.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the overdrive activated on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where a certified mechanic determined that either the inside or outside sensor of the automatic transmission was faulty. There was a the federal safety agency recall #98v233000, regarding the powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Also, the clock light on the insrument panel went permanently out. The rear brake light located on top of the rear window would illuminate in a distorted pattern. The rear brake lights was made up of 9 mini lights, and 3 lights would light up while braking. On other occasions, 4 or 5 lights would illuminate. There was a the federal safety agency recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting: headlights: switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights covers clouded up on the inside causing limited lighting distance. The dealership has been alerted and no recalls were found. The dealership explained the buffing would improve the problem not correct it. Updated 06/16/06.
Dt*: the contact stated the interior lights and tail lights do not work. This component has been replaced once and failed a second time. There is the federal safety agency recall, campaign 99v103000, regarding the headlight switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 99v103000 concerning the exterior lighting.: headlights. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs have been made due to the expense. *ak updated 01/19/06.
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.
Consumer has a concern about the plastic lens over the headlight are discoloring and causes poor visibility when driving at night. Dealer was notified. Please provide any further information.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
- Risk
- The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Recall number 99V103000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
- Remedy
- Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.
Recall number 98V028000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mercury Mystique headlights
Which Mercury Mystique years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (11 complaints), 1996 (8 complaints) and 1995 (3 complaints).
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