NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Mystique engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Mercury Mystique Owner Comments

problem #9

May 302002

Mystique

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is the second time the oil seals have failed since I got this car just over a year ago. I don't drive it enough for it to be a problem that I have started. I only drive from my house to the subway which is about 6 blocks away. I don't think I should have to pay to get this recurring problem fixed and still have to pay a car note when the car is sitting in my backyard!

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #8

Oct 012002

(reported on)

Mystique 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the engine became hot and the engine check light illuminated, then the vehicle stalled. The speed sensor and egr valve was replaced, however the vehicle continued continued to experience problems.

- Herndon, VA, USA

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problem #7

Jul 082000

Mystique

  • miles
Gasket blew... Ford 'fixed'. two gaskets blew... Ford claimed engine was not harmed. I got rid of the car before my warranty ran uot.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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problem #6

Sep 291998

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Crankshaft dampner/pulley failed causing vehicle to loose power steering in wet weather, resulting in vehicle collision and brain injury.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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problem #5

Sep 291998

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Crankshaft dampner/pulley failed causing vehicle to loose power steering in wet weather, resulting in vehicle collision and brain injury.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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problem #4

Sep 291998

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Crankshaft dampner/pulley failed causing vehicle to loose power steering in wet weather, resulting in vehicle collision and brain injury.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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problem #3

Oct 241996

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Main control cover vent and at the split flange gasket is leaking.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 301998

Mystique

  • miles
While driving the vehicle approximately 35mph, the timing belt broke & hit upper cover. The belt melted on engine. Took to mechanic. Problem only detected when engine is cold.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

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problem #1

Sep 291998

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Crankshaft dampner/pulley failed causing vehicle to loose power steering in wet weather, resulting in vehicle collision and brain injury.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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