Mercury Mystique
The Mercury Mystique was a compact four-door sedan produced by Ford Motor Company. It was a rebadged variant of the Contour, based on Ford’s CDW27 platform, and was available in front-wheel drive layout.
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HelpfullThere are 3 screws holding the headlight assembly/lens in place: 2 are readily identifiable at each end of the front-top of the...
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I advise you to visit www.contour.org. If you go to the forums, you'll find your answer. Answer I agree with the pointer to...
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Hey Jeremy==It is close to or on the accumulator. GoodluckJoe
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There really are no adjustments you can make, the MacPhereson struts are pretty much "fixed" in how they're mounted. There is a...
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You must remove the entire rear fender.
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AnswerJust changed mine. Make sure you have all the tools you need and take your time.1 Disconnect Battery. 2 Unbolt power...
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It is a small rubber plug on the bottom passenger side of radiator, just below the lower hose.
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Have you checked the Contour.org web page and forums? Lots of great information out there for us Contour and Mystique...
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i have a 1998 mystique 2.5. it was over heating and kept getting a little worst each week. then it got to a point where you...
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AnswerIf your car is V-6 2500c.c. DOHC you will find an aluminum housing with two bolts facing the radiator placed in between...
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Chilton repair manual sez: Exhaust pressure high / EGR (PFE/DPFE) circuit voltage higher than expected. (goggomobil)
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AnswerNo there is only one wire for the radio antenna unless you have an extension on it or after market part . But then again...
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1 disconnect (-) battery cable 2 remove door panel 3 remove speaker 4 unplug 'door open' warning switch 5 disconnect...
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On the Mercury like a lot of other cars, what happens is the relay for the fan control goes bad, somtimes you may just have low...
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AnswerNeed to check to make sure your coolant level is ok. Do you have a gauge? Is it running hot?Ans: The level sensor in these...
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I just replaced mine last night. Its located in the front right between the grill and the radiator( probably directly inside the...
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http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us70444.htm According to the website above. It will not suffer severe engine damage if the...
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OK - just replaced mine. Stand facing the front of the car. Go to the right side and find the air filter assembly. You may want...
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Mercury Mystique with V6 engine has two oxygen sensors. First one located between radiator and engine, second - behind the...
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AnswerThat is what is referred to as mooseing. There is a fix for it.What is the fix?On my car, it was the 'idle air control...
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Answerto replace the alternator there are many steps. 1st disconnect the battery, safety first. second, the part of the air...
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this recently happened to our '96. First suspect gas cap left off and/or loose while refilling at gas pump or even after driving....
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Fuse box is located under the steering column by your left foot in the driving position. There is a small plunger type knob you...
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The thermostat is a metal piece that is inside the upper radiator hose so you can not see it and it either works or it doesn't. ...
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OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR.... THERE IS A PLASTIC SHIELD BENEATH THE HOOD LATCH...OK,,,,ON THERE IT SHOULD SAY" FUEL-SHUT OFF...
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I would be suspicious of the shift solenoids, this model I believe has 2 of them, along with a tcc solenoid.
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There is an upper footwell panel on the front passenger side of the car. Remove the trim panel. This exposes the blower motor...
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May also want to check the module ontop of the transmission, it's located next to the battery, I'm not sure if the part's correct...
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Air in the system. Bleed the brake system.
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The "Related Questions" below tell most of the 'story' for changing front struts on this generation of Taurus. Fill in the...
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Had a 98 with same prob. Check MAF sensor
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do you mean maf sensor if so it is located on top of air cleaner
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Hey Virginia==There is a relay in the relay center. If it just quit, it probaly isn't the motor as they generally start making...
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IF the transmission is slipping when it shifts, I would say it's too late for changing the fluid. I have been in touch with many...
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This happened to me today on a major highway. The Ford garage told me it is a transmission problem. Check transmission problem...
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it is by the floor to the left of the brake pedal may have a plastic cover although mine doesnt Also... the panel drops down...
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Remove the old ones and out in new ones. I would suggest you invest in a repair manual. It cost around $12 at most auto parts...
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HEY I AM TRYING TO FIGURE THIS ONE OUT TO...AS I UNDERSTAND IT THEIR WAS A RECALL. THERE WERE KITS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIPS???
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WHat model Merc is it? Most are on the starter itself. Look at the starter, if it has a large wire and one or two small wires...
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Is it leaking from the side by the coolant reservoir?
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that sounds like your transsion you should have it looked at although you can drive it with out reverse for quite a while
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AnswerWhen the o/d light off light is on you are in drive on a auto and if the light is off it can go into o/d. Overdrive should...
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Antenna connection if it has power but will not pick up a station. If no power, then it may have an in-line fuse that is blown....
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i hate this merc mistakeyou need to take the 5 Phillips screws out that hold on the steering column cover(3 bottom 2 top) then...
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Change the transmission fluid and filter. If you see no improvement, take it to a transmission shop. We had a similar...
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You sure it is the gauge that is broke? I bet it is the sending unit.
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98's shold have a belt The Duratec V6 2.5L engine has two timing CHAINS. There are 2 timing chains which drive the 4 overhead...
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It should tell you in the owners manual. It varies between cars. GoodluckJoe
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I had to bypass mine and set up an internal flip "on/off" switch on the dash.
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If you have a manual transmission, the shift knob should just unscrew off. If you have an automatic transmission, use a small...
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What code did the CEL light give. You can go to a place like Advance Auto and they will scan it for free.
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yep, that just might be the case, i just actually walked in from fixing the same problem, just replace the fuse and it should be...
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You can adjust the clutch pedal free play but not the clutch itself.
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IF ITS AFTERMARKET:.... REMOVE THE OLD CD-PLAYER/RADIO....GO TO CIRCUIT CITY OR ANY AUDIO STORE AND ASK FOR A HARNESS TO FIT...
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Pretty easy actually. The egr valve is that flyin' saucer lookin' thing on top of the engine next to the Upper Intake Manifold. ...
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on the trans under the center by cross over bracket
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I cant speak for a 98 model but on a 95 the diagram is in the owners manual. If you need the one for the module under the hood it...
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Your sunroof has a stipped plastic gear in the sunroof motor assembly. Access your motor by prying out your overhead light...
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On a 98 it is on the drivers side below the stering wheel on the left side behind a cover.
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http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/Contour.html
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Bottom of the radiator.
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Very simple procedure for the Mercury Mystique. Like many of today's modern designs, Mystique bumpers are all molded plastic and...
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could be a throtle positon sensor. This is a sensor that tells the computer how far down the throtle is being pushed.
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The Hayes repair manual for the Mystique has good diagrams with step by step illustrated instructions for timing belt removal and...
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this happened to me and I discovered online that the cruise control fuse is the same as the horn and the emergency flashers....so...
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It is under the instrument panel, left of the steering column. There is a button to push that releases the fuse block and it...
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AnswerABS came as standard equipment on the 95. It has ABS.
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The trani dipstick is located on the back side of the motor divers side. If you are looking for a color don't bother its black so...
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I had the same problem on my 1996 Pontiac firebird, they told me that my ignition cylinder had went out. Maybe you could ask...
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2 temp senders. Dr side of engine above tranny in the thermostat housing. Unscrew old one, screw in new one
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When is the last time you did a balance and rotation. If tires are wearing from a 1/4 of life or less, just get new tires. You...
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It could have a pluged fuel filter or a pluged fuel inlet screen. Make sure the fuel pump has a full 12 volts.
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I have a 98, but it's probably the same. opening the hood, look straight at the engine block (top). To the right is the...
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oxygen sensor on 2.0 is located on the exhaust pipe on v6 it is located in front and rear exhaust manifolds
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on the transmission between the firewall and motor on top of transmission a few inches from where the half shaft goes into the...
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AnswerHave motor mounts checked. AnswerYeah, it's most likely the motor mounts, I had mine replaced, it was also vibrating...
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Mine on the 98 is a belt. It is behind the serpentine belt under covers on the front of the engine.
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it could be your coil pack or a short
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The PCV on the 2.0L Zetec is under the exhaust manifold. If you look at the thermostat housing, there is a steel hose that runs...
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Filter is internal and does not need service. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the trans. case for fluid drain. Refill thru...
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You can get to the fuel pump by pulling up the seat cushion on the rear seat. There is access to the fuel pump there. You...
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Hey, I am looking for the exact same thing. I hope someone answers soon...
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AnswerI'm glad I'm not alone. My 1998 just started shifting hard, but only after it has warmed up a while. I just took it to a...
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I had the same problem with a 98 contour, It was the fuel pressure regulator.
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I am pretty sure it is underneath the car passenger side. It is a bigger sized filter. EDIT: 4 cylinder engine has the filter...
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need a special tool to lock in the cams. lock key sits at the twelve o'clock position.
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The timing marks are on the crank pulley and oil pan. You have to line them up and also line your cams up.
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You have to start by checking the bulbs or the flasher I think it may be the flasher.>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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I have a "kill switch" located under the dash board on the driver's side. Previously had problems when using the remote, the car...
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so ford radios have a stock amp. located in the back of the car. You have to buy a special harness to bypass this. Check out a...
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Dis-connect the battery, and wait a couple of minutes before you start working on it.
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The ABS light refers to a malfunction of the Anti-lock Brake System. When the light is on, it means there is a problem somewhere...
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There are dozens of things that turn this light on. G0 to auto zone and have the codes read for free.
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engine swapShort answer, no. Based on information from ADP Hollander.Edit:There should be no problem, provided that they were the...
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under the rear seat
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