1995 Mercury Mystique: problems, recalls and reliability
12 recalls and 335 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (22% of complaints); the 1996 and 1997 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 335 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2010
“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”Owner report · Steering · Oct 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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2008
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“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”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 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.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 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”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a gas smell was noticed due to a gas leak. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined a gas leak in the filler hose was present. There was a NHTSA recall, # 95v232000, regarding the gas tank filler hose and cap. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated, the cover to the seatbelt retractor coil of the driver's side front seat ripped loose. The manufacturer determined the cover was only a decorative cover and not covered by the vehicle warranty. The contact attempted to repair the cover but it did not hold.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated and idled at an elevated level while parked. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v367000, regarding the engine. The vehicle was seen by an authorized dealer. The service department suggested replacing the wiring harness that supports the electrical currents of the engine. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2006
“I was told the wiring harness on my 1995 mercury mystique has failed. The car only has 72,000 miles. It started with the traction control and ABS systems failing. It has now spread to the engine and transmission. The car is now undrivable. My ford dealer told me this failure is becoming a problem on the ford contour/mercury mystique models. Is there any recourse I can take?*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 12 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS APPROPRIATE, REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
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."
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.
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOLDED PIECES, CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES WITH UNITS CONTAINING ONE-PIECE MOLDED REINFORCEMENTS.
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Mercury Mystique reliable?
NHTSA has 335 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Mercury Mystique. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Mystique problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Mercury Mystique have open recalls?
12 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.