Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1999 Mercury Mystique. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems |
I own both a 1998 and 1999 Mercury Mystique with the 2. 5l v6 engine. When traveling through standing water or even in a heavy rainstorm the power steering will fail, the generator failure light will light, and the serpentine belt will whine. Read details...
Consumer called the dealer about recall# 99v060000 concerning vehicles with automatic transmission which utilize a park/lock solenoid. If it is possible to rotate the ignition key to lock position and remove key without shift lever being in park, these vehicles do not comply with requirements of Read details...
First incidents occurred several times between 9,000 and 25,000 miles while pulling into driveway at low speed where there can be standing water when it rains. Power steering failed from belt slippage. Read details...