14 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The forward gears on my transmission have ceased to work. Now I'm being told that the transmission needs to be replaced. I find it kind of weird that a 96 needs a new transmission already.
I don't have an estimate on transmission damage. Transmission was in good condition went it was brought to dealer, it is now inoperable. I am looking into possible tampering with the vehicle. I have no intention of paying for this damage.
Was driving along on the road when it suddenly stopped moving. Engine was still running. Tried to shift into reverse or drive & vehicle failed to move. Could hear it shifting gears. Had vehicle towed to mechanic & informed consumer that transmission was shot.
We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic. They kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100. Ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk. In Feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move. He shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning. He said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened. Then on March 14, 2000, I was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when I decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight. I pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased. At this point we cannopt afford to pay Ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything. I'm sure it is a throttle problem. The smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. Is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems? the dealer doesn't seem to think so. Thanks for your help. It has been and on going thing. When the problem occurs it is without warning. I have had a couple of scary occurrences. Once at a stop sign I pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle. I thought my foot was caught on the carpet so I pushed again, still nothing so I thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as I was reaching down to pull on floor mat car shot forward. Ak.
Transmission/overdrive kicks in and out which could cause a rear end collision.
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While driving rear wheels locked up and power steering malfunctioned, causing loss of most steering ability. Also, vehicle stalled unexpectedly due to defective transmission, almost causing a crash.
Computer at mechanic show major electrical system defects-it appears that many people are experiencing this as a major problem with this car and Ford contour. Ford/Mercury will not do anything-also the transmission goes out quit often-had a new one at 50,000 miles-has had many recalls already and nothing has been fixed on this car-windows dont go down (due to electrical short).
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Steering wheel vibrates when stopping the vehicle. Transmission has been replaced. Dealer contacted about the problem, and is not aware of any remedies.
Automatic transmission locks up while driving on highway.
Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button; engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed; remote trunk and fuel filler door release - remote release does not always function; water leaks into trunk while trunk is open; vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found; auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park; trunk lock inoperable during cold weather; power windows binding.
When coming to a stop the vehicle stalls. During operation at 10 to 20 mph the vehicle jerks back and forth.
Nhts# 98v233000 - problem w/ my vehicle but my VIN # not included in recall.