Suspension Related Problems of the 2000 Mercury Mystique

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mystique.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercury Mystique

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension Coil Spring problems
1
Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems
1

Front Suspension Coil Spring problem #1

Front left coil spring broke and punctured tire while backing from driveway. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Both front coil springs replaced by Ford dealer at a cost of about $300. Tire dealer replaced tire under road hazard warranty.

Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem #2

Dt rear drivers side coil spring I broke, but contained it hasn't come out of holder. Noticed this when rotating the tires. There iwas a recall for the front coil springs but not the rear. Conntacted f Ford, they did not offer any assistants. The vehicle was driveable, but concerned that they'll be a blow out. Noticed this morning on July 19, 2005.


Suspension related problems in other Mercury Mystique model year vehicles:



Fuel Economy of Mystique Vehicles
Mystique Service Bulletins
Mystique Safety Recalls
Mystique Defect Investigations