At a glance

Reported mileage120,296 mi

LocationWa, USA

ColorRed

Last listed price$1,400

Open recalls5

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mercury

Model

Mystique

Year

2000

Trim

LS

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

2.5L 6-cyl 170 hp

Cylinders

6

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

4

Assembly plant

CUAUTITLAN, STATE OF MEXICO, MEXICO

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO

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Safety recalls 5

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA Campaign #08E033000 · 14/04/2008

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT …

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

NHTSA Campaign #06E022000 · 13/03/2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

NHTSA Campaign #99V361000 · 29/12/1999

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO

NHTSA Campaign #00V228001 · 18/08/2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

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.

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.

NHTSA Campaign #00V075000 · 09/03/2000

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Mercury Mystique, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury

Electrical System 4 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Visibility 3 reports

🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

Fuel System 2 reports

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline 2 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Structure 2 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Suspension 2 reports

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 65

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2000 Mercury Mystique.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, AND SURGING IN HER VEHICLE. SHE WOULD LOSE ALL POWER AND HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT COULD ONLY DRIVE FIVE MILES BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS WARM OR HOT. SHE T…

NHTSA ODI #10231439

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL COVER IS , AND HAS CONTINUED TO PEEL BACK AT THE DEFROST VENTS AT THE WINDSHIELD SINCE 2003. IT APPEARS THE GLUE HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. EACH TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE MY CONCERNS AND COMPLAINT OF THE DASH BOARD WERE LARGELY IGNORED. SIMPLY BLOWN OFF TO SAY IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. WHEN ASKED IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RE…

NHTSA ODI #10227159

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10224364

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER IS WARPED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10224264

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2000 MYSTIQUE LS, ENGINE STALL 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST 10 MONTHS. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS, THE MERCURY DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10224151

SUSPENSION

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10188888

VISIBILITY

I HAVE THE SAME EXACT DEFECT AS - CAMPAIGN NUMBER: DP06004 STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

NHTSA ODI #10185411

VISIBILITY

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL, BUT IN ACTUALITY IT WAS A SAFETY BULLETIN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. AS SOON AS REACHING 70 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED RUMBLING AS IF SOMETHIN…

NHTSA ODI #10183616

+ 57 more complaints on record.