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1995 Mercury Mystique

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
335
Latest Sep 9, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
12
Latest Apr 14, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
6
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
28
11 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 335 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Mercury Mystique, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and transmission categories. 12 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 6 NHTSA investigations name it; and 214 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

12 campaigns cover this model year

View all 12

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08E033000

SUSPENSION

Apr 14, 2008
6,903 units potentially affected
The defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
The risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTSView on NHTSA.gov
06E022000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mar 13, 2006
7,440 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
The risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
BRAKE PARTS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
01I009000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Jul 9, 2001
566,979 units potentially affected
The defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO MELT.
The risk: THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The remedy: FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 01M07View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

RQ02006ClosedRecall Query

INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION

Opened Feb 26, 2002
Closed Sep 12, 2002

There is no summary currently available

POWER TRAINLed to recall 98V233000
EA01001ClosedEngineering Analysis

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

Opened Jan 5, 2001
Closed Jul 31, 2001

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLed to recall 01I009000
PE00023ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

Opened Jun 14, 2000
Closed Jan 5, 2001

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA00005ClosedEngineering Analysis

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

Opened Feb 23, 2000
Closed Nov 9, 2000

There is no summary currently available

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLed to recall 00V367000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 335
Driver assistance
Filed Sep 9, 2011

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON JUNE 22,2011. ON THAT DAY I TOLD THE DEALER THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING ERRATIC,JUMPING UP AND DOWN. AT THE TIME, IT WASN'T AFFECTING THE SPEED. THEY SAID THEY KNOW AND JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER,THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING THE CAR TO HESITATE A LITTLE. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY GOT A CABLE FROM A USED CONTOUR AND RIGGED IT SO IT WOULD WORK. SO THEY CLAIM.I WAS ALSO TOLD THEY JUST REPAIRED THE CABLE DIFFERENTLY. REGARDLESS,THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED IT. IT WORKED AND I DROVE IT FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER 2 MONTHS OR SO NOW AND IT FAILED AGAIN. I DROVE BACK TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAY ITS A DEALER PART OR THEY DON'T EVEN MAKE THEM ANYMORE? I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST IM GOING,WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND AS OF TODAY,THE 9TH OF SEPT2011, IT DOESN'T WORK. *TR

NHTSA ID
10424523
Incident
Jul 25, 2011
Mileage
50 mi
Engine
Filed May 5, 2010

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR MY VEHICLE RUNNING ON THE VERY WARM SIDE AND NOT COOLING ITSELF DOWN. MANY THINGS REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND IT IS NOT EVEN THE DEAD OF SUMMER YET! *TR

NHTSA ID
10329024
Incident
Apr 30, 2010
Mileage
155,000 mi
Steering
Filed Oct 26, 2008

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. *TR

NHTSA ID
10246743
Incident
Oct 24, 2008
Mileage
114,390 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 26, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS NOTICED THERE WAS A GAS LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER MADE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST HER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF RECALL, 95V232000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. SHE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT IT DID NOT APPLY TO HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. UPDATED .*BF

NHTSA ID
10222406
Incident
Mar 7, 2008
ElectricalTransmission
Filed Mar 16, 2008

ON YOUR WEB SITE I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL RECALLS ON 95 MERCURY MYSTIQUE'S ONE IS REGARDING THE AC UNIT AND THE WIRES BURNING UP AS WELL AS A FLOOR SHIFTER PROBLEM CAUSING THE SHIFTER NOT TO INDICATE THE CORRECT GEAR. I WENT TO FRIENDLY FORD AND THEY STATED TO ME THAT MY VEHICLE'S VIN # WAS NOT IN THE DATA BASE AS HAVING ANY RECALLS. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THESE TWO ISSUES ARE IN FACT OCCURRING IN MY 95 MYSTIQUE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC'S AND THESE TWO ISSUES ARE IN FACT ON MY CAR AND I NEED THEM TO BE FIXED UNDER THE RECALLS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10221342
Incident
Mar 1, 2008
Engine
Filed Jan 24, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS BELOW LEVEL AND HE ADDED ANTIFREEZE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED OUT AND HE FILLED IT BACK UP. HE CHECKED THE COOLING SYSTEM AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE HEATING SYSTEM WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V367000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,800.

NHTSA ID
10215863
Incident
Dec 27, 2007
Mileage
38,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 4, 2007

WIRING HARNESS IS CRACKED AND SHORTING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10204857
Incident
Jun 1, 2006
Mileage
92,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Apr 2, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 149,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING INSULATION CRACKED AND LEFT THE WIRES EXPOSES, WHICH COULD CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER NEVER FIXED THE VEHICLE, AND THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED. SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ITEMS UNDER THIS PROBLEM STARTED TO FAIL. *AK

NHTSA ID
10186731
Incident
Apr 2, 2007
Mileage
149,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

03181

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

03148

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

16880

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT

02208

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

022001

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT

02176

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mercury Mystique by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002200—
2001200—
2000635156.3
19991284259.3
199823111760.9
1997717460.9
199618510562.2
1995Viewing33512661.9
1994200—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.