Sunday, March 30, 2014
Mercury Mystique Problems
Problems with Mercury Mystique vehicles have led Ford to initiate recalls for manufacturing defects affecting the vehicles brakes, steering column and seat belts. Registered vehicle owners should have been notified in 1999 or 2000 about these recalls.
Brake Problems
In March 2000, Ford recalled 436,200 vehicles including Mercury Mystiques equipped with anti-lock braking systems. The systems had a manufacturing defect that could cause the rear brakes to corrode and eventually malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat Belt Problems
In August 2000, Ford recalled 144,435 Mercury Mystique vehicles because the seat belts did not meet federal safety standards. This could result in the passenger not being fully restrained in the event of a crash.
Ignition Switch Problems
In March 1999, Ford recalled 4,569 vehicles including Mercury Mystiques with automatic transmissions that utilize a park/lock solenoid due to a defect that could require replacement of the steering column. The defect made it possible that the the driver could turn the ignition key into the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in "park" mode, which could cause a crash and/or result in personal injury.
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