Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase. Hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car. Car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point. Trunk leaks when it rains. Driver side window malfunctioning. Instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall). Check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.
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.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, have to push the brakes completely to the floor before the vehicle will stop. The brakes appear to be worse when the roads are wet. Dealer can't find a problem with the brakes. *.
Owner claims that the car rotor's wear down quickly. She has to replace them every month.