Seven problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts . Control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in.
Excessive overheating. Dealer has replaced temperature gauge, and other parts, but still not accurate.
No summary listed for above vehicle. ( dot number: edpzb7ex tire size: 205/60p15 ).
Engine cooling- temperature runs on the high range of normal. Engine - two bolts fell out of water pump pulley causing unknown vibration which in turn caused failure of serpentine belt which caused belt to fray into engine which in turn dislodged timing belt and caused oil light to come on. Dealer not "user friendly" during repair process which drug out the repair for a week. Engine has not run in the same fashion since the incident even though two different dealers have addressed the problem. Engine now stalls during initial start up almost causing engine to die entirely which has almost been the cause of several accidents. Tires- uneven and unusual wear on rear tires causing tires to wear prematurely. Windshield- unusal amount of chips perhaps caused by design and shape of windshield. Ignition- when removing key ingintion stays stuck into the steering column causing buzzer to sound. Did I mention that we will never buy a Ford product again especially since we have only owned this car since December 1999. ( dot number: 23912 ur tire size: p205/60r15 ).
Water pump leaks prior recall notice (99b-23). Yh.
Engine started making funny noises. Consumer stopped the car and popped open the hood and noticed that water tank was low. Consumer then filled tank back up with water. The next day steam was coming from the engine compartment. Took car to dealer and it is still there.
Water pump broke.