1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Electrical System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
3 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
MY HUSBAND AND I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC FROM AN APPOINTMENT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTS SMOKING WITHIN A QUICK SECOND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE BURST INTO FLAMES, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THE WE HAD TO RIDE TRAFFIC UNTIL WE COULD MOVE OVER TO THE CURVE AT THIS TIME THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED IN ORDER TO STOP THE CAR AND I HAD TO MOVE MYSELF OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
I HAVE TO DATE HAD 4 STARTERS REPLACED IN MY 99 MERCURY MYSTIQUE 2.5L V6. I HAVE HAD CONCURRENT IDLING PROBLEMS/SURGING THAT LEADS TO JERKING AND STALLING. DASH WARPAGE WHICH IS NOW CAUSING A BLOCKAGE OF THE VENTING SYSTEM CAUSING A DEFROST PROBLEM. PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN (LOSS OF POWER STEERING). ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIPS/SERVICE DEPT.'S ATTENTION. AS WELL I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORDS CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED THE 4TH TIME THE STARTER WENT OUT. ON NOVEMBER THE 20TH AT 7:00AM (DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) MY CAR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE WHIRRING NOISE BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. AS I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION I CAN HEAR THE CAR STARTING TO DIE FROM THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED. UPON TRYING TO TURN THE CAR OFF THE STARTER...
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INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT IS RAINING THERE IS A TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE QUITS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN SINCE BY TWO DEALERSHIPS. NEITHER DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Other 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Problem Areas
Structure
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplycheck Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint