1996 Mercury Mystique Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,520miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Mercury Mystique, 4% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,520 miles.
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.
“My complaint involves a 1996 Mercury Mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029124, filed 2003-07, 107,520 miles“I replaced the alternator last summer and I had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.I had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the AC dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10070271, filed 2004-01“The high/low switch for the air conditioner burned out the wiring harness. Consumer could see smoke from the vents in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealership for this problem. The switch was replaced. The wiring harness is still damaged. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #844764, filed 1999-09“While going 35mph air conditioner blew out. Smelled like a fire. Had thought it was blower motor & brought one from dealer. Under the dash on right hand side, the plastic harness wire coverning had burnt. The electric wires on the blower motor had melted.”
NHTSA complaint #849679, filed 1999-10“Air conditioner indicator is not illuminating on dash when lights are turned on. Also, during the first week of purchase problems with accelerator pedal sticking . Consumer was aware that a recall had been issued for that problem, but manufacturer refused to repair due to VIN. Problems with radiator also occurred, and manufacturer refused to repair that problem free of charge because VIN# did not apply to that recall either. Consumer was unable to contact dealer. Dealer was no longer in business. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #891417, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013086Oct 1, 2002Replacement speaker installation tips.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Mystique
47 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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