2000 Mercury Mystique: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 63 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (27% of complaints).
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 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mystique. The contact experienced engine hesitation, loss of power, and surging in her vehicle. She would lose all power and have to wait a couple of minutes before the vehicle would restart. The contact could only drive five miles before the failure recurred. The failure occurred when the engine was warm or hot. She took the vehicle to a local garage and they stated that the fuel pump was defective. The current mileage was approximately 56,000 and failure mileage was approximately 55,600.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2008
“2000 mystique ls, engine stall 7 times over the last 10 months. After multiple repairs, the mercury dealer could not find the problem. Problem still exists. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2008
“Front left coil spring broke and punctured tire while backing from driveway. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Both front coil springs replaced by ford dealer at a cost of about $300. Tire dealer replaced tire under road hazard warranty. *jb”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2007
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“Passanger side fuel tank retainer strap corroded through and yielded. Driver side strap is also corroded and needs to be replaced but did not yield. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2006
“Dashboard of 2000 mercury mystique has warped and presents safety hazard as visual distraction/obstruction to safe driving. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2006
“I am the owner of a 2000 mercury mystique ls and the dashboard pad is delaminating and curling up on the passenger's side of the vehicle. I previously had the recall fix that was issued for it done and this was only somewhat successful as it did address the dash warpage around the defrost vent but now the dash has now begun to curl up at the baste of the windshield. Eventually it will continue to curl and begin to obstruct my view out of the passenger side of the windshield. *jb”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2005
“Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's dash warped on 10/15/06 causing the windshield defroster vent cover to pop out of place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer shortly after and determined that a technical service bulletin 0346 with NHTSA item #10001899 had expired. The vehicle's dashboard was replaced on 04/17/06. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2005
“Dt rear drivers side coil spring I broke, but contained it hasn't come out of holder. Noticed this when rotating the tires. There iwas a recall for the front coil springs but not the rear. Conntacted f ford, they did not offer any assistants. The vehicle was driveable,*ak but concerned that they'll be a blow out.noticed this morning on july 19, 2005. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2005
“Dash has peeled back by windshield, defroster section popped out, as time progresses the dash keeps peeling back/raising up...eventually, it will be too high to see over. (I am short stature). *tr”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2005
“The rear wheels are locking when the driver is slowing down to stop. This occurs when the weather is cold. The owner was informed by a mechanic that the rear brake assembly was completely rusted. The owner contacted the manufacturer, but received no assistance. *ak there was a bad noise when the vehicle was started and the vehicle would hesitate when trying to increase in speed along with hard shifting. Recall campaign # 00v075000. *sc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
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.
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. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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 2000 Mercury Mystique reliable?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Mercury Mystique. The most complained-about area is structure (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Mercury Mystique problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 54,065 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Mercury Mystique have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic. 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.