Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Mercury Mystique owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Both rear springs on the 1995 Mercury Mystique broke in several places. Front springs are recalled as defective. Rear coil springs are the same part number and manufacture as the front. How can one be recalled and not the other when they are the same item and manufacture. This is very irresponsible on the part of Mercury.
In feb 1999 we received a recall notice for failure of the front springs on this vehicle since it originally had been sold in a snow/cold state. The front springs have not failed. However there was noise and poor handling in the rear of the car. Investigation by a Ford dealer in tucson did not disclose any failure of springs. The dealer recomended replacement of rear struts. This work was authorized at an independent repair facility (ase certified mechanic) upon dissassembly of the strut unit both rear springs werre found to be broken near the top. The failure was attributed to corrosion. I requested a meeting with a Ford motor co representative to show the failed springs and rquest reimbursement for the parts. Met with paul berradi. He refused to acknowledge there was a problem although he did write down and document the failure. …
We have had to replace the alternator 4 times in the last 3 years, all at our expenses. Our daughter was driving on I-90/94 in wisconsin, at 70 MPH, when her car lost power and she had to get over to the shoulder. Ford thinks they have solved the problem by replacing some circuit board component. In August, 2001 the front, right coil spring broke and had to be replaced. Later we found that we had not been contacted about the recall on it. One year later a rear coil spring also broke right off and had to be replaced but the rear coils were not under recall so we had to pay for that ourselves. We believe it was inferior materials because we have never had a vehicle before, of any make or model where the coils springs rusted and broke off. Dt
Both rear springs broke. The car is only 5 years old. The heaviest items ever carried were 3 bags of groceries. I received a letter from Ford motor company in 1999 regarding the possible failure of the front coil springs. I requested they be replaced at the time before failure and possible accident but Ford wouldnt do it. These springs must be made of bad steel. My husband is a machinist/tool and diemaker and looked at the broken springs and can tell they are cheap steel. It cost us over $400.00 to get the car fixed. I want to write to Ford motors regarding this matter, who do I write to,at what address
The front springs were changed under one of the recalls after one broke.the back springs were not under recall but were both broken and Ford refused to do it even though the springs were from the same supplier and failed prematurely. I had to change both rear springs due to their partial recall. The air bag light is blinking now which I am told means the air bags will not deploy if involved in an accident. I need to drive the car and if involved in an accident will hold Ford responsible for any injuries as they won't fix this faulty system.
This Mercury Mystique has been a problem from the first time I drove it. All of the recalls were serviced by the dealer but I also experienced both front struts breaking, the front spring breaking, the front rotors cracking and the list goes on. The last straw was when the transmission failed at 74,000. The complete unit was replaced at a cost of over $2,000!! I've read the list of complaints on the 95' Mystique and it's makes me want to cry. I will never by a Ford product again.
Consumer received a recall letter for front coil springs. A year later, when driving he heard a loud banging noise 3 times. Took vehicle to dealer, and front/back coil springs were broken. Dealer said they would replace front coil springs and not rear ones. Consumer felt vehicle would still be dangerous to drive if rear was not corrected.
Both rear coil springs completely broken. Ford has issued an extended warranty on the front coil springs, but refuses to fix the rear springs. I have conducted much research and have learned that this is a widespread problem with the 1995 Mystique. Failure to fix the springs May result in a punctured tire.
Loud "clunk" in the right rear sping when any weight is in the back seat. Contacted Ford company, who has a extended warranty on the front springs. I was informed that they had no such coverage for the rear spring, although the spring are the same and can experience the same corresion.
Motor kept overheating and was caused by cooling system not functioning properly, also the right passenger spring was replaced prior to my purchase, are these springs faulty? I paid $1100 for the hgeads and my car is in the shop and I am getting an estimate for the repair of the spring.
Suspension complaints in other Mystique years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Mercury Mystique?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 11% of the model year's 335 complaints. The component named most often is front › springs › coil springs (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Mercury Mystique suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1995 Mercury Mystique, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Mystique suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 135,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.