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Exterior lightingPart report

1995 Mercury Mystique Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 335 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 2% of the 335 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Head light switch over heated since the car was new. Gets uncomfortably warm to the touch. Blower speed switch over heated, melted internal plastic base so fan speed could only be set at top 2 speeds. Upon removal for repair found the power terminal had also over heated that the copper was discolored and the plastic insulation on mating connector had begun to melt and deform. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****739799.”

NHTSA complaint #10006358, filed 2001-01

“Consumer noticed that after making a right turn, the vehicle's radio light became dim and started to blink. The consumer replaced the tail light, the blinker was replaced a few times due to blowing out.”

NHTSA complaint #10024759, filed 2003-06

“While driving and without warning vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Dealership was notified, vehicle was serviced. However, vehicle was continued to be used, miles later vehicle became inoperable. The engine cooling fan motor and wire harness caught on fire, dealer replaced the engine cooling fan assembly and main fuse, dealer also repaired the burnt wiring, 2 years later, consumer received recalls 00v367, 99m03, 99m06, 00s44/00m13 and 00s44, consumer has not been reimbursed for any of the repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #8013598, filed 2002-07

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199922%
1998188%
1997913%
1996158%
199572%

Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Mystique

Engine cooling
93 complaints
Electrical system
73 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Suspension
36 complaints
Steering
34 complaints
Fuel system
31 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercury Mystique

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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