1998 Mercury Mystique suspension problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Mercury Mystique — 21% 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
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique. While pulling away from a curb at 5 mph, the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire, causing a blow out. The vin is not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The current and…”
filed Feb 25, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND…Campaign 01V255000 · Aug 8, 2001
Suspension problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Mystique | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 Mystique | 5 | 7% |
| 1996 Mystique | 15 | 8% |
| 1995 Mystique | 36 | 11% |
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.