1997 Mercury Mystique Review

1997 Mercury Mystique is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 183.50 in length and 54.50 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Mercury Mystique has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,775 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 1997 Mercury Mystique. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 23 - 24 of gasoline in the city and 23 - 24 on highways.

Make: Mercury
Model: Mystique
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $14,775 USD
MPG: 20 - 24 City / 29 - 33 HWY
Tires: 185/70R14
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Mercury Mystique 1997 Trims

1997 Mercury Mystique Base

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY

1997 Mercury Mystique GS

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 24 City / 29 - 33 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1MELM6530VK613348
  • 1MELM6532VK602822
  • 1MELM6538VK614733
  • 1MELM653XVK605452
  • 1MELM65L1VK608661
  • 1MELM65L8VK616238
  • 3MELM6530VM604397
  • 3MELM6532VM601095
  • 3MELM6532VM605003
  • 1MELM6535VK602037
  • 1MELM6539VK617415
  • 1MELM65L9VK620458
  • 1MELM6539VK619083

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V075000 started on /Date(952578000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Recall 01I009000 started on /Date(994651200000-0400)/.

Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO MELT.

Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy: FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall 01V230000 started on /Date(994651200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.

Consequence: THE OPEN CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL ARCING THAT COULD MELT THE CONNECTOR HOUSING MATERIAL CREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 06E022000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Recall 08E033000 started on /Date(1208145600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Recall 98V233000 started on /Date(906091200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.

Recall 99V103000 started on /Date(925876800000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING.

Consequence: THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN DISTORTION OF THE TERMINAL CAUSING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, PARKING LAMP, AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUITS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAINING BRONZE TERMINALS AND AN INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY, OF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.

FAQ

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The 1997 Mercury Mystique is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Mercury Mystique so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Mercury Mystique is lower than $6,980.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Mercury Mystique that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Mountaineer

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Mystique

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Sable

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Sable Wagon

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Tracer

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Tracer Wagon

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mercury Villager

$13,960 - $14,775
23 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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