The service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercury Mystique — 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercury published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC 2.5L V6 — 150 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 326 complaints · 242 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Mystique manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,546
- Accessories & Equipment 238
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
- Body & Frame 143
- Maintenance 115
- Brakes 183
- Restraints 118
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 151
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 75
- Engine Mechanical 177
- Transmission 127
- Engine Performance 741
- Front 199
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Mystique
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distan.
- Electrical System · 01V230000The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material crea.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components · 00V075000If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 01V255000Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 01I013000Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Owners have filed 326 complaints and Mercury has issued 242 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mystique. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Mystique manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Mystique?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.5L V6 across the GS Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercury published for this year.
What 1998 Mystique problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Mystique, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercury dealers.
Does it include 1998 Mystique wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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