1998 Mercury Mystique Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 21%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,786miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 21% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,786 miles. 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.
“I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.”
NHTSA complaint #10207384, filed 2007-10, 87,000 miles“While driving, the consumer heard a noise, and proceeded to pull off the road to investigate the noise. Upon existing the vehicle, the consumer noticed that the driver's side front suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that driver's side coil spring broke. Recall# 01v255000.”
NHTSA complaint #10083619, filed 2004-08, 59,600 miles“Mcpherson strut assembly rusted at the base of the assembly where it was attached to the lower control arm. While driving on a mountainous winding road weight of the vehicle swayed to the right, and the wheel disassembled. Vehicle swayed, and stopped in a grassy area while being driven at approximately 50 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10099944, filed 2004-11, 116,000 miles“Recall 01i013000, while driving front left coil spring broke and the front end collapsed. This occurred six months after the shield was installed. Dealership was unable to replace the coil spring because the part was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10092807, filed 2004-09, 102,000 miles“Complaints: 1.didn't receive recall notice (01s23) until 2 yrs after it was issued. 2.never received notice of a "service campaign" (01i013000) to replace springs if found to be corroded or break. 3.recall did not address issue of recall or problem.(corrisive,rusted springs).recall did instruct dealer/repairer to install spring brackets (completed satisfactorly). Comparison: batteries dead in flashlight,owner replaces bulb. The springs were causing the problem. 4.vehicle now has loud thumps that weren't there before the "spring brackets" were installed. 5.regional recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071167, filed 2004-01, 79,786 milesRelated recalls
- 01V255000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built at the kansas city assembly plant and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1998, Ford Contour 1998
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Mystique
38 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsBrakes
28 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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