Five problems related to fuses and circuit breaker have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Fuse recepticle is melting under dash. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Intermittently brake lights shorted out and malfunctioned. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times; however, problem still exists. Please provide additional information. Consumer states that a mechanic told her Ford were known to have these problems. Ph 09-Dec-2002.
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and Ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted. (tiresize: 205/60r15).
While driving a/c motor stopped, consumer turned off the a/c switch. Then noticed smoke coming from under dash, consumer stopped, and vehicle caught on fire. Entire dashboard fell out on consumer .
Wiring to the headlights had an electrical short which caused the headlights to be non-functional. Dealer has replaced the wiring under a recall.