1998 Mercury Mystique engine and engine cooling problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Mercury Mystique — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 mercury mystique. Electrical sub-harness connector problems. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and…”
filed Sep 25, 2014
“I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in. *tr”
filed Oct 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt
031514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 8 | 13% |
| 1999 Mystique | 15 | 12% |
| 1997 Mystique | 13 | 18% |
| 1996 Mystique | 41 | 22% |
| 1995 Mystique | 93 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.