1983 MERCURY COUGAR
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 12 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
83V028000 Mar 7, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY N... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
83V012000 Feb 8, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 1988
CAR QUITS RUNNING WHEN YOUR MOVING OR DOESNT START. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Mar 9, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT UNDERNEATH THE CHASSIS IS COMING LOOSE. RESULTING IN SEAT FALL THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 1 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
82-21-9
Oct 1, 1982
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY COUGAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP94005
Opened: Jul 6, 1994 , Closed: Sep 22, 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE90073
Opened: Apr 11, 1990 , Closed: Jun 26, 1990
HOOD LATCHES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
DP80015
Opened: May 6, 1980 , Closed: Aug 27, 1980
ENGINE FIRES
ENGINE FIRES
DP79004
Opened: Oct 24, 1978 , Closed: Jan 8, 1979
WHEELS
WHEELS
MERCURY COUGAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY COUGAR across all model years (1967, 2002).
78
Total Recalls
2,652
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
170
Reported Crashes
92
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
MERCURY COUGAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 127 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 103 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 283 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 740 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 112 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 77 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 160 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 178 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 236 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 122 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 98 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 104 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1983 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1962 | 0 | 1 | View |