1996 Mercury Mystique suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Mercury Mystique — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For along time there has been bearing changes. I gave my car to a tenant and she wanted it to get inspected, but she needed both front spring coils to be replaced. And for a long time the air conditioning (a/c) bearings have been bad. It is going to cost her much money. Can a claim be made because…”
filed May 7, 2007
“1996 mercury mystique(68,000). Ford motor company had what they referred to as a "program", evidently for a problem with the front springs.the program was basically a free inspection. My car was inspected in 2002 while it was in for another recall, at which time it was given a passing grade.the…”
filed Mar 23, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Mystique | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 Mystique | 49 | 21% |
| 1997 Mystique | 5 | 7% |
| 1995 Mystique | 36 | 11% |
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.