1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Interior Lighting Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE

5 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Interior Lighting Complaints

#10029124 | July 24, 2003

MY COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE INVOLVING A FAILURE OF ALL INTERIOR LIGHTING, SIDE MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, RADIO AND CLOCK RELATED TO A BLOWN FUSE #34 IN THE AUXLILLARY FUSE BOX. THE CAUSE WAS THE OVERHEAD MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH HAD OVERHEATED AND THE PLASTIC RETAINING THE 10W BULB HOLDER MELTED ALLOWING THE METAL BULB HOLDER TO SLIDE IN THE MOLTEN PLASTIC UNTIL IT JUST BARELY CONTACTED A NEGATIVE BUS IN THE ASSEMBLY AND BLOWING THE FUSE.IT WAS A DIFFICULT PROBLEM TO DIAGNOSE BEING A SHORT WAS NOT PRESENT UNTIL THE CIRCUIT WAS FUSED AND THEN HEAT FROM THE BULB WOULD CAUSE THE METAL HOLDER TO EXPAND AND SHORT OUT BLOWING THE FUSE.I FEEL IT APPROPRIATE TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM AS I FEEL IF THE CONTACTS HAD NOT SHORTED AND BLOWN THE FUSE AND CONSIDERING IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND I...

#8015912 | August 9, 2002 Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL INSTRUMENTAL DASH PANEL LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF. SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

#849725 | October 4, 1999

ONCE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND TRAVELING INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

#834818 | February 16, 1999

WHILE DRIVING INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON FOR 4 DAYS. PARKED VEHICLE FOR THE WEEKEND, AND NOW VEHICLE IS DRIVING AS NORMAL. BEEN TO DEALER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

#605066 | November 20, 1998

TRUNK LIGHT FAILED.

Other 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 25 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 10 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint

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