1996 Mercury Mystique service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Mercury Mystique — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I replaced the alternator last summer and I had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Received recall 00v075000. Contacted dealership & mechanic claimed repairs done on vehicle when brought in, within one hour. Was driving vehicle on november 17, 2000, and power assist brake valves locked up & lost all power to vehicle. Vehicle went backwards into a ravine. Vehicle towed & was…”
filed Nov 29, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM…Campaign 00V075000 · Mar 9, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Mystique | 19 | 15% |
| 1998 Mystique | 27 | 12% |
| 1997 Mystique | 11 | 15% |
| 1995 Mystique | 22 | 7% |
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.