CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercury Mystique has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 12 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (59 reports).
1996 Mercury Mystique recalls
Most common 1996 Mercury Mystique problems
Problem areas named in the 185 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 51 |
| Power Train | 33 |
| Visibility | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Structure | 11 |
What owners report
1996 MERCURY MYS AIR BAGS FAILURE IN CAR ACCIDENT. *TR
THE UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS BURNED UP. THIS CAR HAS 89,000 MILES AND RUNS GOOD. I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL / TSB #( ONP 99M03) ON THIS CAR BUT FORD WILL NOT HONOR IT BECAUSE THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD. I THINK FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS OR BUY BACK THE CAR. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR WILL STALL ABRUPTLY AND LOSE POWER STEERING. *TR
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V103000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 138,552.
THE FORWARD GEARS ON MY TRANSMISSION HAVE CEASED TO WORK. NOW I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I FIND IT KIND OF WEIRD THAT A 96 NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION ALREADY. *TR
FAULTY WIRING INSULATION MAKES THE CAR INOPERABLE AND DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. *TR
1996 Mercury Mystique questions
Does the 1996 Mercury Mystique have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1996 Mercury Mystique: Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercury Mystique?
Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (59), Engine And Engine Cooling (51), Power Train (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercury Mystique has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.