Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1998 Mercury Mystique

Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

While suddenly all the dash lights illuminated, then temperature gauge goes to hot and vehicle suddenly dies. White smoke also comes out of tail pipe. Vehicle keeps running hot and stops, the engine head gasket failed twice,all recall work was not performed.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2000

Oil was running out 3 days at a time. Had oil changed. Vehicle would cut off at stop sign, but started right back up. Also, . White smoke was coming from the rear.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 06/22/1999

While driving vehicle at approximately 55mph noticed smoke coming out of tail pipe. Also, engine was leaking oil after putting oil in it. Been to mechanic & was informed vehicle still under warranty. Finally took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic nothing could be done.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Mercury Mystique

Engine Cooling System problems	7
Car Stall problems	7
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	6
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	5
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Cooling Fan problems	3
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Gasoline Engine problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Emission Control problems	1

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