Three problems related to water pump have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.
Vehicle stalled, white smoke was coming out of hood, and there was a coolant smell, dealer replaced battery, however the problem was the water pump and thermostat and because they were not replaced vehicle overheated causing the head gasket to blow causing coolant to go into the cylinder.