2000 Mercury Mystique service bulletins & manufacturer communications
78 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mercury Mystique. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 78
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt04104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2004
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 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 evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 or p1072/p0175 stored in memory or as hard faults. Hesitation, lack of power or runs rough condition. *tt17174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt16880 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Instrument panel warpage repair. *tt *jb0346 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt022001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *jg01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Owner notification program 01b78 supplement #1 regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *tt01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt15390 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may experience warpage of the instrument panel cover at the front edge of the instument panel cover near the windshield, above the instrument cluster and around the g…01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from registers on left side of dash than on right. *tt15065 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp or run rough after the catalyst is removed and / or replaced. This may be due to vacuum leaks as a result of tolerance s…14877 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both first and second gear, (reported as a loss of power) tcil lamp flash, malf…14838 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with cd4e transaxle, (does not apply to mtx) may exhibit a power steering grunt / moan type noise when returning from a right turn. *tt14836 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt14775 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *tt0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2001
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt00252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb00186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb00182 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb00S03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr14077 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr8571 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs0037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt13866 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built on december 13, 1999, at kansas city assembly plant may exhibit a creaking or grunting type noise from the rear suspension. *tt8195 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. The idle speed may also remain slightly high…8128 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8054 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs0019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approxinately 30 minut…13830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement after performinb repairs to the clutch system. *mjs13761 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Clutch will not engage after service.7923 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The new synthetic transmision fluid must be used whenever adding fluid or performing any type of service to the transaxle for vehicles equipped with the mtx-75 5-speed manual trans…7822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt99249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on. *tt99248 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt13468 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt13454 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Experiencing an intermittentnoise described as a buzz or rattle from the center of the instrument panel or behind the cluster area. *tt13542 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt7451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt7430 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Service tip on clearing transaxle shift tables. *tt99209 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below 32f/0c, on vehicles with vct equipped 2.0l zetec engines. *tt13386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999