1996 Mercury Mystique: recalls and complaints

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• 01V2300009 Jul 2001Electrical System
• 00V3670006 Nov 2000Engine and Engine Cooling
• 00V0750009 Mar 2000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
• 99V24700013 Sep 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filler Pipe and Cap
• 99V1030005 May 1999Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch
• 98V23300018 Sep 1998Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
• 97V2250008 Dec 1997Vehicle Speed Control / Cables

1. 01V230000Received 9 Jul 2001. 342,962 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began august 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 01S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2001.

2. 00V367000Received 6 Nov 2000. 262,559 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. Tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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. If electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. Ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2001.

3. 00V075000Received 9 Mar 2000. 436,200 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Oct 2000.

4. 99V247000Received 13 Sep 1999. 22,324 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filler Pipe and Cap

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Oct 1999.

5. 99V103000Received 5 May 1999. 605,581 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 1999.

6. 98V233000Received 18 Sep 1998. 175,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 1998.

7. 97V225000Received 8 Dec 1997. 38,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 1998.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1996 Mercury Mystique
• All 1996 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 20.

Complaints that report a crash

7

Complaints that report a fire

12

Injuries in the complaints

9

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

13 Oct 2009

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19940
2. 19958
3. 19967
4. 19974
5. 19988
6. 19992
7. 20003
8. 20010
9. 20020

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Mercury Mystique?

1,882,626 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercury Mystique have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Mercury Mystique, model years 1994 to 2002. 7 of them name the 1996 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1996 Mercury Mystique name most often?

Electrical System: 59 of 303 component mentions, or 194.7 per 1,000. For all 1996 vehicles the figure is 84 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Mercury Mystique open?

No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.