Model year record

1995 MERCURY Mystique

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 524 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V367000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
262,559
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-06
Owners notified
2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 100,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2001.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V233000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
175,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-18
Owners notified
1998-11-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V225000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
38,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-12-08
Owners notified
1998-01-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V232000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
167,784
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-05
Owners notified
1995-12-27

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOLDED PIECES, CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES WITH UNITS CONTAINING ONE-PIECE MOLDED REINFORCEMENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V228000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
229,500
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-04
Owners notified
1995-12-27

Defect description

CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ANCHOR TAB REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IF AN ANCHOR TAB IS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V009000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,512
Reported to NHTSA
1995-01-24
Owners notified
1995-02-17

Defect description

THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V203000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
28,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-18
Owners notified
1994-10-14

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS APPROPRIATE, REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
8,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-29
Owners notified
1994-10-15

Defect description

A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission3429,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine24
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan21
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2092,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1992,557 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1975,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1698,450 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1538,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1566,402 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system13
Vehicle speed control1350 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly12
Electrical system: ignition11
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs11
Electrical system1072,494 mi
Air bags950,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
Unknown or other9
Air bags: frontal817,600 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator7
Steering7114,390 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump6
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys5
Seats: front assembly: head restraint5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Structure: body: trunk lid5
Suspension5
Suspension: rear5
Suspension: rear: springs5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element5
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Visibility: windshield4
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Power train3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift3
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Power train: axle assembly3
Power train: manual transmission3114,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor372,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Structure: body3
Structure: body: door3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm3
Suspension: front: macpherson strut3
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly3
Vehicle speed control: cables3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)251,603 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift240,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment175,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging188,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1135,000 mi
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal145,800 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1
Wheels: hub1

The 1994 model has 262 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.