1998 Mercury Mystique power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Mercury Mystique — 16% 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
“Failed to go into gear from park, changing gears difficult, did not move in drive, would not go into reverse, engine died while driving 35 m.p.h made loud noise. *nm”
filed Oct 18, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003
Power Train problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Mystique | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Mystique | 9 | 13% |
| 1996 Mystique | 30 | 16% |
| 1995 Mystique | 53 | 16% |
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.