CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mercury Mystique has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 7 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (58 reports).
1998 Mercury Mystique recalls
Most common 1998 Mercury Mystique problems
Problem areas named in the 231 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 58 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 42 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Visibility | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Steering | 12 |
What owners report
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.
WHEN YOU HAVE TRAVELED 30MINS/15 TO 18 MILES THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN/THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DROP EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE AND THE RPM GAUGE IS WAVING BACK AND FOURTH. IT HAPPENED ON 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH AND 45MPH.
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND THE SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR BURNED UP. IN ADDITION, THEY SHOWED THE CONSUMER THE PART OF THE SUB-HARNESS WITH THE INSULATION JUST FALLING OFF THE WIRE. THEY HAD TO REPLACED THE FAN MOTOR UNIT AND HAD TO SPLICE IN A FAN CONNECTOR AND WIRE INTO THE REST OF THE SUB-HARNESS, BECAUSE FOR SAID THE SUB-HARNESS WAS OBSOLETE AND NOT AVAILABLE. WHILE IT FUNCTIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS SINCE ILLUMINATED
RECALL ON A FUEL FILLER NECK VALVE FOR A 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, GAS BEING UNABLE TO FLOW FREELY INTO GAS TANK,SPITS GAS BACK OUT ON YOU. AUGUST IS THE FIRST TIME I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL. FORD SAYS MY VIN # WASN'T ON RECALL , BUT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE ANYWAY.( DANGEROUS ) OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU TRY AND PUT GAS INTO CAR. THEY PUT A CANISTER VENT VALVE ON WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. THEY KEPT THE OLD PART THAT WAS GOOD. PROBLEM IS FUEL FILLER NECK VALVE. *TR
FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *TR
1998 Mercury Mystique questions
Does the 1998 Mercury Mystique have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1998 Mercury Mystique: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury Mystique?
Based on 231 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (58), Power Train (42), Engine And Engine Cooling (42).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.