Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops, and Mercury Mystique owners seeking comprehensive repair guidance.
Value Proposition:
Provides the same detailed information used by professional technicians, enabling significant cost savings on repairs and maintenance.
Content Quality:
Complete and intact, original manufacturer information with detailed diagrams and instructions.
Usability:
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, numbered tables of contents, and clear illustrations.
Engine Service Repair:
Comprehensive coverage including diagnosis, disassembly, assembly, and overhaul.
Transmission Service Repair:
Detailed procedures for both automatic and manual transmissions.
Brake System:
Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical components, including ABS.
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete electrical wiring schematics for all vehicle systems.
Electrical System:
Troubleshooting and repair of all electrical components, circuits, and modules.
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension components, alignment, and troubleshooting.
Steering:
Power steering system, steering column, and alignment procedures.
Cooling System:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, coolant flow, and fan operation.
Fuel Injection Fuel System:
Fuel pump, injectors, fuel pressure, lines, and evaporative emission control.
Emission System:
Catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, EGR system, and emissions testing procedures.
Heater Air Conditioning:
HVAC system operation, diagnosis, refrigerant handling, and component replacement.
Engine Control System:
ECU/PCM operation, sensor inputs, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Chassis Body:
Body repair, panel replacement, structural integrity, corrosion protection.
Restraint System:
Airbag system, seat belts, and related safety components.
Interior:
Trim removal, dashboard, seating, and interior accessories.
Differential Drive:
Front-wheel drive components, CV joints, and differential.
Axle:
Front axle and drive axle assembly.
General Maintenance:
Routine checks, fluid changes, filter replacements, and lubrication schedules.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon problems, symptom-based troubleshooting.
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, repair, and reinstallation.
Disassembly Assembly:
Detailed instructions for taking apart and putting back together various vehicle systems.
Cleaning Reinstalling:
Procedures for cleaning components and proper reinstallation techniques.
Electrical Troubleshooting:
Combined with wiring diagrams for efficient electrical system repair.
Depth:
Professional technician level, covering from basic maintenance to complete overhauls and diagnostics.
NHTSA Front Crash Rating Driver:
4 stars (estimated for the era)
NHTSA Front Crash Rating Passenger:
4 stars (estimated for the era)
ABS:
Available (Standard on higher trims/later years)
Airbags:
Driver and Passenger Airbags (Standard)
Seatbelts:
Front 3-point seat belts with pretensioners
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (typical for the era, consult manual for specifics)
Timing Belt Replacement:
60,000-100,000 miles (critical for Zetec engine, consult manual for precise interval)
Engine Oil Type:
5W-30 or 5W-20 (API Service SG or higher, consult manual for exact specification)
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Mercon V (or equivalent)
Coolant:
Ford Premium Engine Coolant (Green, Ethylene Glycol based)
Common Problems:
Head gasket leaks (especially on Zetec engines), EGR valve issues, suspension component wear, occasional electrical gremlins.
