IllustrationINTERMITTENTLY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AFTER REPAIRS, STEERING, BRAKES, AND TRACTION CONTROL WORK PROPERLY. *AK *ML
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
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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 reportsWHILE BRAKING THE BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO PULSES AND MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHICH CONSUMER HAD THE RIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YEILD WHILE COMING OFF FROM A SIDE ROAD. HAD A STOP SIGN TO STOP, BUT FAILED TO STOP. STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT THE SHOULDER HARNESS DIDN'T SECURE DRIVER IN SEAT. …
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHICH CONSUMER HAD THE RIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YEILD WHILE COMING OFF FROM A SIDE ROAD. HAD A STOP SIGN TO STOP, BUT FAILED TO STOP. STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT THE SHOULDER HARNESS DIDN'T SECURE DRIVER IN SEAT. HER HEAD STRUCK ON REARVIEW MIRROR. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT BY AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK. THE MOST OBVIOUS PROBLEM IS THAT THE BUMPER IS SO ROUNDED THAT THE TRUCK'S FENDER RODE UP ON THE BUMPER AND DID MOST OF THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUNK/TAIL LIGHT AREA. I BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I DO NOT BELIEVE ANYONE HAS LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM OF …
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THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT BY AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK. THE MOST OBVIOUS PROBLEM IS THAT THE BUMPER IS SO ROUNDED THAT THE TRUCK'S FENDER RODE UP ON THE BUMPER AND DID MOST OF THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUNK/TAIL LIGHT AREA. I BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I DO NOT BELIEVE ANYONE HAS LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM OF LARGE ROUNDED (PLASTIC) BUMPERS AND THEIR ABILITY TO ABSORB IMPACT. UNLESS HIT EXACTLY IN THE MIDDLE, THE OTHER BUMPER WILL EITHER RIDE UP OR BELOW THE ROUNDED BUMPER CAUSING MUCH MORE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THIS IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN TESTING PREVIOUSLY DONE WITH BUMPERS HITTING A FLAT WALL OR A POST STICKING OUT OF THE GROUND. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TESTING DONE SHOWING THE EFFECTS OF A ROUNDED BUMPER HITTING A ROUNDED BUMPER, JUST SLIGHTLY HIGH OR LOW. I BELIEVE THE RESULTS WOULD BE MUCH MORE EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE AND ASTOUNDING. THE DAMAGE INCURRED BY MY VEHICLE SHOWED NO DISTORTION OR COMPRESSION OF THE BUMPER AT ALL, A LOT OF SCRATCHES, BUT THE MOST DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE TRUNK/TAIL LIGHT AREAS. STUDIES NEED TO BE DONE ON THE INEFFECTIVENESS OF LARGE DECORATIVE ROUND BUMPERS.
WHEN USING THE HORN CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXTREME PRESSURE FOR IT TO BLOW. CONSUME SOMETIMES HORN WILL NOT BLOW AT ALL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES ON DRY OR WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING AND SQUEALING NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AT 700 MILES FOR POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS, AT 2000 MILES THE BRAKES ARE STILL NOT STOPING CORRECTLY, AND THEY HAVE NO REMEDY. VEHICLE WOBBLES WHEN BRAKING. *AK
VEHICLE EMITS STRONG ODOR WHEN HEATING/DEFROSTING/COOLING UNIT CAUSING NOSE BLEEDS,BURNING SENSATION IN PERSON EYES, NOSE, THROAT.
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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