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1995 Mercury MystiqueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 335 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Mystique, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Mystique median · #1 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints33538 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage93kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Mercury Mystique has problems

335 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling938
Electrical system736
Power train533
Suspension360
Steering345
Fuel system, gasoline303
Service brakes, hydraulic225
Vehicle speed control210
Visibility180
13 other systems7210

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1995 Mercury Mystique recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 00V-367 · Nov 6, 2000 · 262,559 vehicles

Risk. OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 95V-228 · Dec 4, 1995 · 229,500 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 95V-009 · Jan 24, 1995 · 2,512 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 94V-184 · Sep 29, 1994 · 8,000 vehicles

Risk. A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Mystique year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mystique median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Mercury Mystique, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRESEA00005 · closed Nov 9, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-367
  2. BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESSEA01001 · closed Jul 31, 2001
    Led to recall 01I009000
  3. BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESSPE00023 · closed Jan 5, 2001
    No recall
  4. ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRESPE99052 · closed Feb 23, 2000
    No recall
  5. INCORRECT GEAR INDICATIONRQ02006 · closed Sep 12, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-233
  6. VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUESRQ99019 · closed Mar 7, 2001
    Led to recall 99V-243
In owners' words

What Mystique owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR MY VEHICLE RUNNING ON THE VERY WARM SIDE AND NOT COOLING ITSELF DOWN. MANY THINGS REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND IT IS NOT EVEN THE DEAD OF SUMMER YET! *TR
Complaint 10329024 · May 5, 2010 · 155,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS BELOW LEVEL AND HE ADDED ANTIFREEZE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED OUT AND HE FILLED IT BACK UP. HE CHECKED THE COOLING SYSTEM AGAIN A WEEK…
Complaint 10215863 · Jan 24, 2008 · 38,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND IDLED AT AN ELEVATED LEVEL WHILE PARKED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V367000, REGARDING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SUGGESTED REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS THAT SUPPORTS THE ELECTRICAL CURRENTS OF…
Complaint 10150419 · Feb 16, 2006 · 123,000 miles

Own a 1995 Mystique?

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