1998 Mercury Mystique Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 12% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 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.
“Went to ford dealer regarding 1998 Mercury Mystique- ABS light would not go off. They tested it at $90.00 and then said that the whole hcu would have to be replaced to correct the problem at a cost of $3,000. I was also told that this part doesn't brake down or need replacement ofter. No recalls available I can't afford to fix this. They said that the regular brakes are fine, however, I notice that I somtimes don't stop like I should.”
NHTSA complaint #10045376, filed 2003-11, 70,903 miles“Tried to brake for a family of geese crossing the road. Following the braking, I noticed a problem with the brakes and the car pulling to the left. The car was also making an unusual noise. After slowly driving the car to the repair shop, it was determined that the right front brake rotor was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10228014, filed 2008-05, 40,000 miles“The clip connecting the gas pedal to the engine has fallen off twice & been repaired. Both times the car was accelerating onto an interstate & the driver was able to pull off onto the shoulder. This could have resulted in fatalities if it happened while passing on a 2 lane road. I do not understand why ford just didn't glue the part together instead of using pressure to keep the clip on since obviously the clip falls off. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761509”
NHTSA complaint #10009184, filed 2002-05, 38,650 miles“There is a short in the ABS controller system which causes the fuse for the fan blower to blow therefore there is no heat and no ABS which makes the car inoperable. When I took my car into the ford dealer there was another lady with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #738479, filed 2000-12“In january 2000, my fan stopped running and my ABS light went off simultaneously as I was rolling to a complete stop in a parking lot. My speed was very slow, as I was just stopping at the exit to the parking lot. Ford covered the fan switch, as it was under my extended warranty. They researched and stated the ABS module had blown, and was in no way related to what had happened with the fan. This is the third time the fan switch had been replaced. Ford would not cover the ABS module, and told me that the part alone was $936.00 and it would require a half a day's labor to install. …”
NHTSA complaint #722546, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 00V075000Mar 9, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1996–2000, Ford Contour 1996–2000, Mercury Cougar 1999–2000
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Mystique
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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