IllustrationCONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS IN PARKING LOT WHEN CONSUMER TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE ROARED, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN UP TO 40-50 MPH. CONSUMER COULD NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE, AFTER 50-100 YARDS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO GUARDRAIL, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. NO INJURIES.*AK *TT
1999 Mercury Mystique
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Mercury Mystique do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 71.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1225–50K
1450–75K
1175–100K
4100–150K
1150K+
47 reports with mileage · 81 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports1 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
128 reportsVEHICLE STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. REPLACED A FUSE, AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES.*AK
FRONT END KEEPS VIBRATING. VEHICLE VIBRATES MORE WHEN SPEED IS UP TO 60 OR 70MILES PER HOUR.CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR FRONT END, AND THEY CHECKED BRAKES, ROTATED TIRES AND CHECKED TRANSMISSION, BUT STILL DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (00S03)HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES BRAKES ARE STILL MAKING NOISE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON AUG 2, 2001 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS GLAZE ON THE BRAKES AND WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR OFF, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES THE NOISE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST YEAR.*JB
THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT MORE THAN I SEEM TO HAVE IT..FOR MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AT 23K,AIRCONDITIONER BROKEN AT 24K,THE CAR SHAKES AND VIBRATES HAD IT IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES STILL SHAKES! ROTORS ARE PULSING AGAIN HAD THEM TURNED TWICE ALREADY,NEEDS TO GO IN THIS AUG FOR A PEELING CLE…
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THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT MORE THAN I SEEM TO HAVE IT..FOR MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AT 23K,AIRCONDITIONER BROKEN AT 24K,THE CAR SHAKES AND VIBRATES HAD IT IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES STILL SHAKES! ROTORS ARE PULSING AGAIN HAD THEM TURNED TWICE ALREADY,NEEDS TO GO IN THIS AUG FOR A PEELING CLEARCOAT CORRECTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE 2 DAYS TO PAINT..AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 26K HELP! AND FORD HAS BEN TERRIBLE WITH DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AND NEVER PROVIDES LOANERS EVEN WHEN THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 3 WEEKS!*AK
ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS LIFTED UP AROUND THE VENT FOR THE HEATER/AIR/DEFROSTER WHICH RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT DOES CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME FOR TWO REASONS. IT BLOCKS PART OF MY FIELD OF VIEW OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. ALSO THE DEFROSTER DOES…
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ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS LIFTED UP AROUND THE VENT FOR THE HEATER/AIR/DEFROSTER WHICH RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT DOES CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME FOR TWO REASONS. IT BLOCKS PART OF MY FIELD OF VIEW OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. ALSO THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT VENT PROPERLY TO THE WINDOW MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE WINDOW. I AM ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAGS. THANKFULLY I HAVE NOT HAD TO USE THEM HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME UNGLUED. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THE INSTABILITY OF THE DASH PANEL MAY MAKE THE AIRBAG REFUSE TO DEPLOY OR DEPLOY IMPROPERLY.
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. ON 7-3-2001 WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THROUGH REASONABLE CURB-SIDE WATER ON A RAINY AFTERNOON THE POWER STEERING FAILED A…
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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. ON 7-3-2001 WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THROUGH REASONABLE CURB-SIDE WATER ON A RAINY AFTERNOON THE POWER STEERING FAILED AT N INTERSECTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THE BELT PULLIES ARE LOCATED IN SUCH A PLACE THAT THE TIRES SPLASHING THROUGH SHALLOW STANDING WATER CAUSES THE BELTS TO SLIP AND STEERING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL (ALTERNATOR) *AK
WHEN PUTTING KEY INTO THE IGNITION IGNITION WILL SOMETIMES TURN, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
DASHBOARD INSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS LIFTED UP AND PULLED FROM PANEL. ALSO, VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
BRAKE HOSE WAS RUBBING AGAINST FRAME AND SUSPENSION. ALSO, FRONT BRAKE ROTOR KEPT WARPING, AND DEALERSHIP MECHANIC REPLACED BRAKES AT 4000 MILES . THIS WAS FOURTH PAIR OF BRAKES.*AK FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND NEED REPLACED EVERY 4000 MILES. *SLC
Official recalls
200V075000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Mar 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
99V060000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
Mar 17, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2DP06004 · Instrument Panel Cover Warpage
Opened Oct 23, 2006 · Closed Apr 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
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Structure
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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Electrical System
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