# \#mystique **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mystique/5398.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Why do I smell burnt hair when I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773)
**Author:** [@CourtneyCole\_186800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyCole_186800)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773 "2023-09-10T20:22:08Z")
I have a 1998 Merc Mystique. Great car. Under 100,000. Drives nice. But, when I drive I always smell burnt hair! Recently replaced all 4 brakes and an oil change. Still, burnt hair. Engine temp stays neutral. Car behaves… --- ## [Power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss/81324)
**Author:** [@Dogtrot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dogtrot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss/81324 "2013-09-13T22:45:40Z")
I have 2000 Mercury Mystique with 300000 miles. The car runs fine except when I run the AC. Turning the AC on has no ill effect on the car, but after just a few minutes, the engine starts to lose power and continues to h… --- ## [Temperature gauge stuck past hot since my engine overheated once due to a broken water pump belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-stuck-past-hot-since-my-engine-overheated-once-due-to-a-broken-water-pump-belt/75939)
**Author:** [@SGTStone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SGTStone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-stuck-past-hot-since-my-engine-overheated-once-due-to-a-broken-water-pump-belt/75939 "2012-12-06T01:02:45Z")
How can I fix a stuck coolant temperature gauge? Its on a 1998 Mercury Mystique. Thanks --- ## [Mercuery Mystique brake problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercuery-mystique-brake-problem/64080)
**Author:** [@tlamos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlamos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2011, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercuery-mystique-brake-problem/64080 "2011-04-28T01:49:11Z")
Brakes on 1998 1/2 Mercury Mystique pull to the right. Everything except the master cylinder has been replaced. Online info from people with similar problems,show replacing master cylinder has not helped. Appears to be … --- ## [Not sure of the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-of-the-problem/62071)
**Author:** [@Tich249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tich249)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-of-the-problem/62071 "2011-03-02T05:09:15Z")
I have a 2000 mercury mystique and it has 91000 miles. I live in TX when driving to AL wich was 12 hours about 2 hours left to my destination my car started to lose power (not electronic power) tryed to push on the gas p… --- ## [Car lurching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurching/58148)
**Author:** [@christine\_noseda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christine_noseda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurching/58148 "2010-11-30T19:06:39Z")
My daughter's car lurches when you are stopped. While driving down the road the car will gear down. I turned off the overdrive and the gearing down stopped but it is jerking. Please help. thank you, Chris --- ## [My car is Bucking- or at least, severely hesitating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-bucking-or-at-least-severely-hesitating/57655)
**Author:** [@AnnSedona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnSedona)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-bucking-or-at-least-severely-hesitating/57655 "2010-11-17T03:10:21Z")
My car Bucks- SOMETIMES-at any speed -when I apply acceleration. Also- the overdrive button on the console shifter (automatic) doesn't work any longer. I have had it in 3 times w/o any solution. Any ideas. --- ## [99 Mercury Mystic stops in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mystic-stops-in-hot-weather/55205)
**Author:** [@jaybird48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaybird48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mystic-stops-in-hot-weather/55205 "2010-09-16T17:43:39Z")
We bought our daughter this car to get to school and work. In hot weather it stops but it will start up in a few minutes. It is not overheating. we have replaced fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel pressure regulator. W… --- ## [Move a 10 year old car to California?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-a-10-year-old-car-to-california/55157)
**Author:** [@peetucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peetucket)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-a-10-year-old-car-to-california/55157 "2010-09-16T00:20:05Z")
Howdy, We are moving to Palo Alto, CA from Cape Cod at the end of the year and I'm planning to take my 2000 Mercury Mystique. It runs great, and I bought it brand new in 1999 with CA emissions (I can see the future… --- ## [My car quits by itself once over 35 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-quits-by-itself-once-over-35-miles/52127)
**Author:** [@smccharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smccharles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-quits-by-itself-once-over-35-miles/52127 "2010-07-19T19:01:40Z")
My car: Mercury Mystique 2000; Motor changed. Mileage: 86900 Once over 35 miles, it quits by itself. The whole car body shakes right before it quits. Right before it quits, no matter how hard I press gas, speed wi… --- ## [Fuel Pump Assembly? With Module?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-assembly-with-module/48085)
**Author:** [@tamar718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamar718)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-assembly-with-module/48085 "2010-04-28T19:44:40Z")
I inherited a 1999 Mercury Mystique (67k miles) from my grandmother who drove it about 4 miles a day for the past 10 years. She never had a problem with it, but probably neglected regular tune-ups and oil changes. W… --- ## [Bad reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-reception/45476)
**Author:** [@epidle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epidle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-reception/45476 "2010-03-04T03:13:34Z")
My Mercury Mystique is a year 2000, bought used without out the original radio. I am guessing the previous owner replaced it, choosing the cheapest brand out there, known as Durabrand. The reception (FM and AM) is either… --- ## [Coolant sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sensor/41109)
**Author:** [@mlaw66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlaw66)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sensor/41109 "2009-12-22T00:26:46Z")
The coolant sensor light in my 6 cyl. 98 Mercury Mystique stays on all the time even though the coolant level is full. Can I fix it or do I need a new sensor?? --- ## [Oil Leak onto Exhaust, Quick Fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-onto-exhaust-quick-fix/39475)
**Author:** [@maxallen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxallen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-onto-exhaust-quick-fix/39475 "2009-11-14T23:34:34Z")
My work has a '95 Mercury Mystique with the 2L Zetec engine. It's been having for the past few months a slow oil leak onto the exhaust, where it then burns, stinks up the car, and occasionally leaves oil on someone's dri… --- ## [ABS and Traction Lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-lights-stay-on/38235)
**Author:** [@orealius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orealius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-lights-stay-on/38235 "2009-10-17T19:21:38Z")
These lights kick in when it rains. Now they just stay on my Mercury 95 mystique. The dealer tried to reset the codes but no cigar. They recomment repalcing the control module for $2000 + labor. Is there any way to make … --- ## [Expected Mileage from a Mercury Mystique](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-mileage-from-a-mercury-mystique/38032)
**Author:** [@Kitterman33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kitterman33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-mileage-from-a-mercury-mystique/38032 "2009-10-13T22:51:20Z")
I have a 1996 Mercury Mystique, it just passed the 150,000 mile mark. IT seems about every 6 months for the past 2 yrs something's been breaking that costs about $400 to repair. How many more miles (if any) should I keep… --- ## [Difficulty fueling in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-fueling-in-hot-weather/34629)
**Author:** [@DaphneDatsun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaphneDatsun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-fueling-in-hot-weather/34629 "2009-08-07T02:54:35Z")
1998 Mercury Mystique. Something wrong with fuel tank. Can only fill ounces at a time. Any ideas? No problems in the winter. --- ## [Loss of power durring acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-durring-acceleration/24925)
**Author:** [@kbcarpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbcarpe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-durring-acceleration/24925 "2009-01-15T03:48:00Z")
95 mercury mystique 2L i had recently posted about a problem that i though was with the CKP after checking the voltage and resistance readings before and after the slpiiced connector i found that be ok, i found a vaccu… --- ## [MSD Magnetic Trigger Replacement Cables & Adapters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/msd-magnetic-trigger-replacement-cables-adapters/24853)
**Author:** [@kbcarpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbcarpe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/msd-magnetic-trigger-replacement-cables-adapters/24853 "2009-01-13T17:02:01Z")
first thank you all for all the help diagmosing my problem. now ijust have to figgure out with replacement cables to buy. i have the option of, 6-ft SHIELDED Harness, 2-Wire Trigger Cable, or 6-ft Harness, 2-Wire Trigger… --- ## [95 mercury mystique rough idle stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mercury-mystique-rough-idle-stalling/24665)
**Author:** [@kbcarpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbcarpe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mercury-mystique-rough-idle-stalling/24665 "2009-01-10T16:14:31Z")
Engine Performance problem 1995 Mercury Mystique 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 112k miles 95 mercury mystique- car ran fine! i decided to replace the pcv valve, and hit the connector to the CKP crankshaft po… --- ## [A non-starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-non-starter/22551)
**Author:** [@mlaw66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlaw66)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-non-starter/22551 "2008-12-17T00:01:30Z")
Our 98 Mercury Mystique starts right up when it is cold. But with a full tank and a new battery it now has to cool down for about 30 minutes after being run before it will start??