1996 Mercury Mystique Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,464miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Mercury Mystique, 8% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,464 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I first started smelling fuel after fueling up my car. Then later I noticed that fuel leaks out from under my car when I put fuel into it. I recently noticed it running out from under the car when I just happen to fill up at a gas station that was on an incline. I took the car to a dealership and they said that the ford recall #99s24 does not apply to my car. But.... It is what problem is. Help please.”
NHTSA complaint #10147379, filed 2006-01, 67,000 miles“Filler hose leaks badly when tank is filled. Car diagonosed by mel clayton ford of phoenix, arizona with filler hose and vent valve need to be replaced, possibly needing a new fuel tank as well. Car also runs hot all the time (ford unable to diagnose the problem)”
NHTSA complaint #10070567, filed 2004-01, 98,512 miles“The contact stated there was fuel leakage when the vehicle was being fueled. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99v247000, regarding the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly filler pipe and cap. The VIN was not included in the recall. Although the manufacturer was alerted, no inspections have been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10160006, filed 2006-06, 81,464 miles“Consumer states while driving the vehicle cut off when vehicle is idling, the rmp will go up to 4. Dealership cannot find problem, had vehicle diagnosed ,the heat from the motor has caused the plastic part of the intake manifold to warp and fuel and antifreeze leakes into head of engine. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019407, filed 2002-09“When driving consumer can smell gas fumes coming from the tank, and there is a leakage coming from the rear tank. The consumer filled up the vehicle with gas, he walked around the vehicle and noticed gas was on the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #832639, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 99V247000Sep 13, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1996, Ford Contour 1996
Fuel system: 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 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology