1999 Mercury Mystique Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 16% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Heater did not work properly. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and the blower switch was replaced. Also, consumer heard a loud squealing sound when depressing the brakes. Rotors were replaced on both sides of the vehicle. The dashboard began to rise up from the dashboard mount. Dealer had not yet resolved the dashboard problem. Manufacturer would be informed of the myriad of problems consumer was having.”
NHTSA complaint #10044119, filed 2003-10, 17,000 miles“While driving, the vehicle made a squealing noise. The dealer determined that timing belt pulley was the cause of the problem. The rear brakes had to be replaced, including the drums due to an oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10053439, filed 2004-02, 78,000 miles“The sensor ring for ABS (brakes) on right and left axels on the front of my 99 Mercury Mystique are both cracked causing ABS to not function,also I just returned from getting resisters replaced for my blower motor which I just found out had a recall that was closed please let me know of anything I can do . I did have an accident I thought the brakes didnt work properly but dont know if it is related”
NHTSA complaint #10172551, filed 2006-11“The sensor ring for ABS (brakes) on right and left axels on the front of my 99 Mercury Mystique are both cracked causing ABS to not function,also I just returned from getting resisters replaced for my blower motor which I just found out had a recall that was closed please let me know of anything I can do . I did have an accident I thought the brakes didnt work properly but dont know if it is related”
NHTSA complaint #10172554, filed 2006-11“The car has been in the dealership service dept more than I seem to have it..for many different problems. Needed a new engine at 23k,airconditioner broken at 24k,the car shakes and vibrates had it in the shop many times still shakes! Rotors are pulsing again had them turned twice already,needs to go in this aug for a peeling clearcoat correction on the passenger side 2 days to paint..and the car only has 26k help! And ford has ben terrible with dealing with problems and never provides loaners even when they had my car for 3 weeks!”
NHTSA complaint #749941, filed 2001-08Related 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 1999 Mercury Mystique
28 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercury Mystique
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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