I was told the wiring harness on my 1995 Mercury Mystique has failed. The car only has 72,000 miles. It started with the traction control and ABS systems failing. It has now spread to the engine and transmission. The car is now undrivable. My Ford dealer told me this failure is becoming a problem on the Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique models. Is there any recourse I can take?

- Arlington, VA, USA

VIN - [xxx] engine wiring insulation is cracking and falling off of most wires leaving exposed wires updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Aiken, SC, USA

The consumer stated most of the time the vehicle failed to start, but when it did start it stalled while driving.

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

While driving vehicle would not pick up speed. Later, it would kick in, and suddenly accelerate. Took to transmission mechanic, and was informed not transmission. Took to another mechanic, and was informed it was timing belt, and then later not timing belt, it was head gasket which was warped. Engine was replaced. Then vehicle not able to be started right away. Spark plugs had blown out. Currently, mechanic thinks it was electrical system.

- Dewitt, MI, USA

Faulty engine compartment design - allows alternator and electrical system to shut down when vehicle is driven through as little as 3-4 inches of standing water on the roadway

- Niceville, FL, USA

There is an electrical problem that caused all interior lights and brake lights to dim. Dealer has been contacted.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

Consumer has been having electrical problems/failures with power seat and other elements on the vehicle.

- Kent, OH, USA

Weatherproof covering over electrical connector that controls ABS and traction control circuits gets wet causing the ABS and traction control lights to illuminate.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

When drivng in rainy weather conditions or driving over water on the pavement the vehicle will lose all power steering ability and the eletrcial system will completely shut down.

- New Castle, DE, USA

While driving at highway speed the electrical system shut off, causing owner to lose control of components. Consumer states that she has had problems with the electrical system prior to this incident. The dealer has been contacted.

- Cody, WI, USA