The VSS is on the backside of the trans, pretty much directly above the driverside axle.
It has a wire connector and a 'yoke' type clamp holding it down.
You may find a better angle of access by taking the driverside wheel off and coming in through the wheel-well.
Same year Mystique and Contour
If the gas tank is vapor locking when it is hot outside, on a Mercury Mystique, it is probably because too much air is getting into the tank when the vehicle is driven. Replace the gas cap and this problem should go away.
i have a 1999 cougar mercury vehicle that all of a sudden doesn't reverse.Why?
The oil filter on a 1998 Mercury Mystique is changed by lifting the vehicle up on ramps, placing a drain pan under the filter, and unscrewing it. A new filter is then put in place and torqued down.
Hey there, I'm looking at the service manual for Contour/Mystique right now and it says the automatics have a separate ignition control module and the ignition control module for standard transmissions are fully incorporated into the vehicle computer.You mean your after market manual.There is no module in a 1997, auto trans or stick. My crank sensor was getting no voltage to it and i spent a day looking for that module,come to find the wires that connect to the sensor go directly to the computor. Im sure there is a module in one of the years the manual covers for auto trans but not a 1997 2.0 contour/mystique.
where is the speed sensor on 2002 mercury mountaineer
An average tune up ( everybody has something different) for that vehicle should be around $80
the library should have a shop manual for this vehicle, you can make copies of the right sections :)
On a 1998 Mercury Mystique : To the left of your tachometer is the seatbelt reminder light and Under your fuel gauge is the airbag readiness light ( if the light stays on or flashes take your vehicle in to have the airbag ( Supplemental Restraint System , SRS ) system checked out / repaired
on the front of the motor, it will have the sepentine belt around it I am working on my wifes' 1996 mercury mystique and the alternator is located behind the timing belt. If you are standing directly in front of your vehicle the timing belt is located to the left side of the motor and the alternator is located directly behind the timing belt.
Answer - 4 Cylinder EngineThe starter is located under the intake manifold. You can get to it from under the vehicle.
Remove - battery cable Raise and support vehicle if needed Disconnect wiring at top of starter Remove starter mounting bolts Remove starter