Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems).
Horn does not work. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times. Horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely. The rear seat belts are inoperative. The power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed. The catalytic converter caught on fire. Read details...
Wheel that belt makes move around and makes power streeing pump work failed. Has not contacted dealer yet. Read details...
Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain. Power steering was intermittent and then gone completely. The dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced. Read details...