The 2000 Mercury Mystique has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 582,016 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS00V2280012000-08-18144,435 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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 NOT RECEIVE THE…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC00V0750002000-03-09436,200 affected
Defect
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.
EQUIPMENT99V3610001999-12-291,381 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
17
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
8
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
5
4crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
Total complaints81
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“Passanger side fuel tank retainer strap corroded through and yielded. Driver side strap is also corroded and needs to be replaced but did not yield. *nm”
“Instrument panel warpage causes loss of defroster function. *jb”
“Dashboard of 2000 mercury mystique has warped and presents safety hazard as visual distraction/obstruction to safe driving. *nm”
“Instrument panel cover is warped. *tr”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP06004 Opened 2006-10-23 · closed 2007-04-10
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
InvestigationDP06004 Opened 2006-10-23 · closed 2007-04-10
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercury Mystique as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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