Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Mercury Mystique.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems |
The door latch on driver's side would not shut, had to go to junk yard to get a part and put it in. This happened on August 20, 2005. Consumer bruised hand trying to get the down shut. There was clicking noise in the panel on the driver's side that controls the power windows. Also, the key got hot in the ignition.