1995 Mercury Mystique cooling system problems

Vehicle caught on fire in same way as mentioned in NHTSA recall 00-v-367-000/ manufacturer's recall 00s44. Consumer stopped to have timing belt repairs estimated. While walking away from vehicle consumer heard chirping, and smoke was coming from vehicle. Consumer's hand was burned while reaching to unplug power plug. Consumer contacted manufacturer about a recall not received. Manufacturer would not offer remedy because vehicle was over 100,000 miles for extended warranty.

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury mystique. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cooling system was below level and he added antifreeze. Several days later, he noticed that all of the antifreeze leaked out and he filled it back up. He checked the cooling system again a week later and the failure recurred. The heating system was also inoperative. The dealer stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 00v367000 (engine and engine cooling).