Four problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Complaints: 1. Didn't receive recall notice (01s23) until 2 yrs after it was issued. 2. Never received notice of a "service campaign" (01i013000) to replace springs if found to be corroded or break. 3. Recall did not address issue of recall or problem. (corrisive,rusted springs). Recall did instruct dealer/repairer to install spring brackets (completed satisfactorly). Comparison: batteries dead in flashlight,owner replaces bulb. The springs were causing the problem. 4. Vehicle now has loud thumps that weren't there before the "spring brackets" were installed. 5. Regional recalls. Notes: car has been inspected by a cerified mechanic and found not to have defective cv joints or wheel bearings, no under carriage parts loose. Car is scheduled for inspection by a Ford dealership on 11/07/03. Car previously operated in new england state (3 yrs).
Consumer states that there is premature wear of the front hub bearings. The dealer has been notified.
Front wheel bearing has to be replaced or wheels may come off while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Wheel bearings were defective. Steering made a lot of noise while consumer was driving. Toook vehicle to an independent mechanic, informed consumer that spindle on driver's side was defective. Spindle on passenger's side was not.