1995 Mercury Mystique

1995 Mercury Mystique

The 1995 Mercury Mystique is a midsize sedan that was available with a variety of engine and transmission options. It was praised for its comfort, spacious interior, and smooth ride, but it also had its share of problems.

• Engine
  • 2.5L V6
    • Intake manifold gasket failure: Symptoms include coolant leaks, overheating, and engine misfires. Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
    • Timing belt failure: Symptoms include engine failure and catastrophic damage. Solution: Replace the timing belt. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
    • Head gasket failure: Symptoms include coolant leaks, overheating, and engine misfires. Solution: Replace the head gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $2000+
    • Oil pump failure: Symptoms include low oil pressure and engine damage. Solution: Replace the oil pump. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
  • 3.0L V6
    • Intake manifold gasket failure: Symptoms include coolant leaks, overheating, and engine misfires. Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
    • Timing belt failure: Symptoms include engine failure and catastrophic damage. Solution: Replace the timing belt. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
    • Head gasket failure: Symptoms include coolant leaks, overheating, and engine misfires. Solution: Replace the head gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $2000+
    • Oil pump failure: Symptoms include low oil pressure and engine damage. Solution: Replace the oil pump. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
• Transmission
  • 4-speed automatic
    • Transmission slipping: Symptoms include difficulty shifting gears and loss of power. Solution: Rebuild or replace the transmission. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $3000+
  • 5-speed manual
    • Clutch failure: Symptoms include difficulty shifting gears and slipping clutch. Solution: Replace the clutch. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
    • Synchro failure: Symptoms include difficulty shifting gears and grinding noises. Solution: Replace the synchronizers. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
• Suspension
  • Front suspension: Symptoms include excessive noise and vibration. Solution: Replace the suspension components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
  • Rear suspension: Symptoms include excessive noise and vibration. Solution: Replace the suspension components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
• Electrical
  • Battery drain: Symptoms include a weak battery and difficulty starting the vehicle. Solution: Test and replace the battery or charging system components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Alternator failure: Symptoms include a weak battery and difficulty starting the vehicle. Solution: Replace the alternator. Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
  • Starter failure: Symptoms include difficulty starting the vehicle. Solution: Replace the starter. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
• Exterior
  • Door lock failure: Symptoms include difficulty locking or unlocking the doors. Solution: Replace the door lock actuators. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Window regulator failure: Symptoms include difficulty raising or lowering the windows. Solution: Replace the window regulator. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
• Interior
  • Heater core failure: Symptoms include no heat from the heater. Solution: Replace the heater core. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
  • AC compressor failure: Symptoms include no cold air from the AC. Solution: Replace the AC compressor. Estimated Cost to Fix: $700 - $1500+
  • Radio failure: Symptoms include no sound from the radio. Solution: Replace the radio. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+

Summary

The 1995 Mercury Mystique is a comfortable and spacious sedan with a variety of engine and transmission options. However, it has a number of potential problems that can be costly to fix. The most common issues include intake manifold gasket failure, timing belt failure, and transmission problems. These issues can range in severity from minor annoyances to catastrophic damage.