10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jul 052002

Mystique

  • miles
Fuse recepticle is melting under dash. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Albany, NY, USA

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problem #4

Mar 082002

Mystique

  • miles
Intermittently brake lights shorted out and malfunctioned. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times; however, problem still exists. Please provide additional information. Consumer states that a mechanic told her Ford were known to have these problems. Ph 09-Dec-2002

- Albany, GA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 092001

Mystique

  • miles
Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and Ford Motor Company refuses to talk with me about this auto. No safety defec tlisted. (tiresize: 205/60R15)

- Kansas, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 232000

Mystique

  • miles
While driving A/C motor stopped, consumer turned off the A/C switch. Then noticed smoke coming from under dash, consumer stopped, and vehicle caught on fire. Entire dashboard fell out on consumer.

- Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA

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problem #1

Oct 251999

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Wiring to the headlights had an electrical short which caused the headlights to be non-functional. Dealer has replaced the wiring under a recall.

- St. James, NY, USA

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