Does the 2000 Mercury Mystique have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Mercury Mystique, the most recent reported on August 18, 2000 (Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Mystique?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (18 complaints), followed by visibility (9).

How many 2000 Mercury Mystique complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 63 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Mercury Mystique recalls and problems

3 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mercury Mystique.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Mercury Mystique recalls

Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 00V228001 · reported August 18, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 144,435 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
The fix: 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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

NHTSA campaign 00V075000 · reported March 9, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 436,200 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 99V361000 · reported December 29, 1999 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,381 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure18
Visibility9
Engine and engine cooling8
Air bags7
Electrical system7
Fuel system, gasoline5
Power train4
Unknown or other4
Vehicle speed control4
Equipment3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 18, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline · 55,600 miles
TL 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. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN…

May 9, 2008 · Electrical system · 15,873 miles
INSTRUMENT DASH PANEL COVER IS , AND HAS CONTINUED TO PEEL BACK AT THE DEFROST VENTS AT THE WINDSHIELD SINCE 2003. IT APPEARS THE GLUE HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. EACH TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE MY CONCERNS AND COMPLAINT OF THE DASH BOARD WERE LARGELY IGNORED. SIMPLY BLOWN OFF TO SAY IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE…

Apr 13, 2008 · Visibility · 50,000 miles
DASH HAS PEELED BACK BY WINDSHIELD, DEFROSTER SECTION POPPED OUT, AS TIME PROGRESSES THE DASH KEEPS PEELING BACK/RAISING UP...EVENTUALLY, IT WILL BE TOO HIGH TO SEE OVER. (I AM SHORT STATURE).

Apr 12, 2008 · Electrical system
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER IS WARPED.

Apr 10, 2008 · Electrical system · 88,081 miles
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.

Mystique model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2000	3	63	7
2001	0	2	0
2002	0	2	0

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Questions

Does the 2000 Mercury Mystique have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Mercury Mystique, the most recent reported on August 18, 2000 (Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Mystique?: Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (18 complaints), followed by visibility (9).
How many 2000 Mercury Mystique complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 63 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 18, 2008.