1998 Mercury Mystique electrical system problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Mercury Mystique — 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

12%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

0 / 6

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“1998 mercury mystique. Electrical sub-harness connector problems. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to his mechanic, because the ac wasn't cooling properly and the vehicle would over heat, while it was on. The vehicle has two fans in the front and they found the cooling fan melted and…”
filed Sep 25, 2014
“I am the 2nd owner of my 1998 mercury mystique. I purchased the vehicle in 2004. It has a computer defect that gives a false reading for the check engine light. This car qualified for the nj lemon law because of this problem with its 1st owner. However, that owner was too kind to do anything about…”
filed Feb 11, 2009

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code(s) p0420 and/or p0430. *tt
041516 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2004
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt
03203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2003
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003
Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt
16880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003