1995 Mercury Mystique Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 16%of 335 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 16% of the 335 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission will not down shift had a new transmission put in the car and it still does the same thing. No one seems to know why? Could you please help me I have spent to much money now. 1995 Mercury Mystique.”
NHTSA complaint #10039298, filed 2003-09, 114,000 miles“On your web site I have found several recalls on 95 Mercury Mystique's one is regarding the AC unit and the wires burning up as well as a floor shifter problem causing the shifter not to indicate the correct gear. I went to friendly ford and they stated to me that my vehicle's VIN # was not in the data base as having any recalls. I can assure you that these two issues are in fact occurring in my 95 Mystique. I have had it looked at by mechanic's and these two issues are in fact on my car and I need them to be fixed under the recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10221342, filed 2008-03“This Mercury Mystique has been a problem from the first time I drove it. All of the recalls were serviced by the dealer but I also experienced both front struts breaking, the front spring breaking, the front rotors cracking and the list goes on. The last straw was when the transmission failed at 74,000. The complete unit was replaced at a cost of over $2,000!! I've read the list of complaints on the 95' Mystique and it's makes me want to cry. I will never by a ford product again.”
NHTSA complaint #731708, filed 2000-09“Since we have purchased this car its been nothing but problems. The first thing was the blower for the heater and air conditioner was making a loud rattling noise.then the brain for the transmission went out and would not allow the car to shift automatically. Next, the power steering pump leaked ,so that had to be repaired. Then , here comes a good one...the front left rotor and calipor went bad..now this is even better,two weeks ago on the 11th of january, the 2 rear coil springs broke without warning, almost causing my wife to loose control of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #740244, filed 2001-01“I first told the dealer of a small leak. They said it was nothing. I've had nothing but problems with this car and ford refuses to address the problems. I know of many people who have had similar problems. I should not be paying $3,000 for a new transmission for a car that only has 43,594 miles on it. The government should do something about this ongoing problem. The consumer shouldn't be raped by manufacturers lack of interest in making vehicles that will last past 50,000 miles when they ask for tens of thousands up front for their product. Please help!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #706111, filed 1999-04Related recalls
- 98V233000Sep 18, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1995–1998, Ford Contour 1995–1998
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Mystique
93 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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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