Mercury Mystique — Other
High risk
Aug 7, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998
Certain passenger vehicles sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec . The front coil springs may fracture as a result of corrosion
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 16, 2001
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Certain passenger vehicles. The rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could
Also affects: Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar
Mercury Mystique — Electrical
High risk
Nov 29, 2000
Model years: 1995, 1996
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.5 litre V6 engines, tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque a
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Brakes
High risk
Mar 21, 2000
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the pressure conscious reducing valve (PCRV) in each of the rear brakes may be subject to malfunction due to corrosion when operated in areas of high road salt
Also affects: Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar
Mercury Mystique — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 20, 1999
Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, the fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking. A crack
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 16, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, the air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation may become brittle and crack over time due to water accumulation in the protective convolute combined with high un
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Engine
High risk
Jul 27, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior. This burr could fray the core wire which in turn
Also affects: Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar
Mercury Mystique — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 19, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector may experience heat damage as a result of overheating. This can cause distortion of the term
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Other
High risk
Mar 25, 1999
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. It may be possible to rotate the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove the key without
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Visual System
High risk
Dec 21, 1998
Model years: 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 205 - glazing materials. The windshields on were produced without the "AS1" mark as required by American National Standards Institute (ANS
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Emissions
High risk
Nov 23, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1105 - evaporative emissions. The rear fuel lines may allow fuel to seep and evaporate at the metal line to nylon tube joint at the rear
Also affects: Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar
Mercury Mystique — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 21, 1998
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the floor shift automatic transmission control may be damaged if subjected to certain vehicle interior cleaning products. If exposed to these products, the tra
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Emissions
High risk
May 20, 1998
Model years: 1995, 1996
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 26, 1998
Model years: 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE HEADLIGHT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Town Car
Mercury Mystique — Engine
High risk
Dec 11, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996
NOTE: ONLY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION ARE INVOLVED. THE THROTTLE CABLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO FR
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 9, 1996
Model years: 1995
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, FABRICATED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOULDED PIECES SPIN WELDED TOGETHER, MAY EVENTUALLY LEAK FUEL AT THE WELD JOINT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 9, 1996
Model years: 1995
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. THE HARDWARE THAT ATTACHES THE OUTBOARD ENDS OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS TO THE
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Emissions
High risk
Jun 16, 1995
Model years: 1995
DEFECT: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 21, 1995
Model years: 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) MAY HAVE A CRACKED INFLATOR BODY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Ford Probe
Mercury Mystique — Visual System
High risk
Feb 16, 1995
Model years: 1995
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 205 - GLAZING MATERIALS. IMPROPERLY TEMPERED GLASS WAS INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR. CORRECTION: RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR GLASS WI
Also affects: Ford Contour
Mercury Mystique — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 17, 1994
Model years: 1995
THE FUEL FILLER OPENING REINFORCEMENT (AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY) MAY LEAK FUEL. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: FUEL TANK
Also affects: Ford Contour