Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1998 Mercury Mystique

Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

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.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/14/1999

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle hitting guard rail, no deployment of both passenger/driver's air bag during collision. Mjs.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/09/1999

Brakes failed causing consumer to hit car in front of him resulting in injuries, possibility of cruise control not disengaging. Nm.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle. Nlm.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Prior to recall the pressure control valve failed (00v-075). Yh.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Abs failure caused grinding and scraping noise. Yh.




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