Mercury Mystique towing capacity by year
The Mercury Mystique has tow data across 7 model years, from 1995 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Mercury Mystique carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 1,250 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercury Mystique page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mercury Mystique max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercury Mystique, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mercury Mystique years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Mystique | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Mercury Mystique | 1 | 1,250 |
| 1999 Mercury Mystique | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Mercury Mystique | 3 | 1,000 |
Older Mercury Mystique years (1995–1997)
Earlier model years for the Mercury Mystique, going back to 1995. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mercury Mystique | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1996 Mercury Mystique | 2 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Mercury Mystique | 2 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.