1995 Mercury Mystique Dies While Driving

1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
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SADAKONKOL
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Hello. My Mercury is pushing 197,000 miles, and while driving on the highway, it suddenly died. I tried pressing the gas pedal, but nothing happened. Yet after a minute of sitting, I tried running it again and it worked. Do you know what could have happened? Is it time to put the car to pasture or is it worth fixing?
Dec 7, 2006 at 4:33 AM
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CATCH_15
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It sounds like maybe the fuel pump is going out. Try running a fuel pressure test on it. You should get a reading anywhere between 35 and 60 psi of pressure. If not, I would recommend replacing the fuel pump.
Dec 11, 2006 at 12:33 PM
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Test fuel pressure; it should read about 35 to 60 psi. If pressure is low, replace the fuel pump.

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A 1995 Mercury Mystique with about 197,000 miles suddenly died on the highway and would not respond to the gas pedal, then restarted after sitting for about a minute. The expert suggested a failing fuel pump and recommended a fuel pressure test, with replacement if pressure is not between 35 and 60 psi.

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