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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1225–50K
1450–75K
1175–100K
4100–150K
1150K+
47 reports with mileage · 81 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports1 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
128 reports
68,900 miles · Apr 12, 2004
Fuel System, Other
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. AT 68,900 MILES THE FUEL PUMP ON THE CAR FAILED. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING IT FIXED AND MY MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE OLD FUEL PUMP AFTER HE'D REMOVED IT FROM THE CAR. THE GROUND WIRE WAS BASICALLY FUSED TO THE SIDE OF THE PLASTIC WHICH MY MECHANIC ASSURED ME SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. I…
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I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. AT 68,900 MILES THE FUEL PUMP ON THE CAR FAILED. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING IT FIXED AND MY MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE OLD FUEL PUMP AFTER HE'D REMOVED IT FROM THE CAR. THE GROUND WIRE WAS BASICALLY FUSED TO THE SIDE OF THE PLASTIC WHICH MY MECHANIC ASSURED ME SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION AT ANY TIME. I WILL BE LODGING A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE FORD/MERCURY COMPANY AS WELL BUT I THOUGHT THAT ANYONE ELSE WHO OWNS A CAR OF THIS TYPE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS DANGER AS WELL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10065977
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2004
Structure
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WAS BLOCKED BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD WAS PULLED FROM THE PANEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10066897
60,000 miles · Apr 1, 2004
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE DIVIDER AND ROLLED INTO A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10057852
67,436 miles · Mar 22, 2004
Structure
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10064609
Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2004
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND TOOK HIS EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SPLIT SECOND AND DROVE INTO A DITCH, HITTING A CONCRETE DRAINAGE WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN BACK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10063033
28,000 miles · Mar 10, 2004
Visibility
THE DASH BOARD OF MY 1999 MERCURY MISTIQUE IS WARPING TO THE POINT THAT MY FORWARD VISIBILITY IS OBSTRUCTED AND THE DEFROSTERS CANNOT EFFECTIVELY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10061829
5,600 miles · Mar 3, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10061248
78,000 miles · Feb 19, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT TIMING BELT PULLEY WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE DRUMS DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10053439
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2004
Electrical System
DASHBOARD WARPAGE....CANNOT SEE WELL OUT OF WINDSHIELD. CALLED MERCURY/FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL . THIS IS THE TYPE OF THING THAT MAKES YOU NOT WANT TO BUY THAT BRAND OF VEHICLE EVER AGAIN AND I WLL NOT EVER BUY A MERCURY AGAIN NEW OR USED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10056741
60,000 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE NOT HAD ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS REPAIRED. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH, AND EVEN WORSE, IT ISN'T PAID FOR YET!!!!
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
DP06004 · Instrument Panel Cover Warpage
Opened Oct 23, 2006 · Closed Apr 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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Electrical System
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