1996 Mercury Mystique fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Mercury Mystique — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated there was fuel leakage when the vehicle was being fueled. There is a nhtsa recall, # 99v247000, regarding the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly filler pipe and cap. The vin was not included in the recall. Although the manufacturer was alerted, no inspections have…”
filed Jun 16, 2006
“I first started smelling fuel after fueling up my car. Then later I noticed that fuel leaks out from under my car when I put fuel into it. I recently noticed it running out from under the car when I just happen to fill up at a gas station that was on an incline. I took the car to a dealership and…”
filed Jan 10, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 Mystique | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 Mystique | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 Mystique | 30 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mercury Mystique
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.