I have had the same problem on my '95 Mystique. I got the double whammy, though, because I live in NJ and don't have self-serve. So basically I just have to hope the attendant doesn't lost patience.
Anyway, I looked for a recall on this and all I found were recalls relating to leaks or fumes. I didn't see anything else. Can someone post a recall number or a link where I can find it? This has been by far my biggest pet peeve since buying the car.