1987 MERCURY COUGAR
1 recalls, 49 complaints - 28 TSBs
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
4 crashes 8 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The transmission is starting to malfunction and is available for inspection. If the car looses power due to loss of pull it could create a hazard. Vehicle has been Inspected my Mercedes and determined to be faulty and this is a common issue with this car. Yes the car makes a grinding noise going in... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
2016 Ford Mustang V6 This is EXTREMELY concerning as it's a SAFETY issue losing power features while the vehicle is in motion. While driving the car provides an error message with a wrench sign/icon stating the transmission is not in Park, then it proceeds to shut down the car leaving us without pow... Read more
STEERING
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
2016 Ford Mustang V6 This is EXTREMELY concerning as it's a SAFETY issue losing power features while the vehicle is in motion. While driving the car provides an error message with a wrench sign/icon stating the transmission is not in Park, then it proceeds to shut down the car leaving us without pow... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 12, 2001
WINDSHIELD INOPERABLE. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT GOES SMOTH AGAIN. THE TECHNICIANS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPT DISCOVERED THAT THE TFI IGNITION MODUELE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT GOES SMOTH AGAIN. THE TECHNICIANS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPT DISCOVERED THAT THE TFI IGNITION MODUELE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 27, 2000
A PENNY, NICKLE, AND A QUARTER FELL INTO THE FEMALE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, PROBABLY OVER TIME FROM POCKETS AND/OR THE CONSOLE. THE TONGUE AND BUCKLE JAMMED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE DRIVER CUT HERSELF OUT WITH A SISSORS AFTER BEING TRAPPED. THE TONGUE COULD BE RELEASED FROM THE BUCKLE BY SLIPPING A THIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING DUE TO A TFI MODULE THAT WAS PLACED TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE WHICH WILL OVERHEAT. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF NATIONAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 7, 1999
Incident date: Apr 18, 1999
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 16, 1998
THE WIRE PIPE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING NOISE. DEALER CONTACTED AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, TOOK THE HEATER CORE APART, AND THERE IS NOW NO HEAT IN THE VEHICLE, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 16, 1998
THE WIRE PIPE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING NOISE. DEALER CONTACTED AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, TOOK THE HEATER CORE APART, AND THERE IS NOW NO HEAT IN THE VEHICLE, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 16, 1998
THE WIRE PIPE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING NOISE. DEALER CONTACTED AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR. ALSO, TOOK THE HEATER CORE APART, AND THERE IS NOW NO HEAT IN THE VEHICLE, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 7, 1998
Incident date: Jul 4, 1998
AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. FIRE OCCURRED IN RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. POSSIBLE FUEL RELATED FIRE. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 24, 1998
UNSPECIFIED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 1, 1997
THE IGNITION SWITCH SNAPPED AND A FIRE STARTED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE STUCK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 14, 1997
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSING THE WIRING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO BURN OUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 8, 1996
AFTER PARKING, MOMENTS LATER FOUND FLAMES SHOOTING FROM UNDER HOOD, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 5, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, IGNITION SWITCH BURNT, NO FLAMES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 5, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED DUE TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH, THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 4, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1996
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS GONE HAYWIRE DUE TO THE IGNITON SWITCH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OUT AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. *AK VEHICLE WOULD GO ON FINE, WOULD PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN OFF TURN THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT, VEHICLE WOULD START BACK UP A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 4, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1996
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS GONE HAYWIRE DUE TO THE IGNITON SWITCH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OUT AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. *AK VEHICLE WOULD GO ON FINE, WOULD PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN OFF TURN THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT, VEHICLE WOULD START BACK UP A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 4, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1996
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS GONE HAYWIRE DUE TO THE IGNITON SWITCH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OUT AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. *AK VEHICLE WOULD GO ON FINE, WOULD PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN OFF TURN THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT, VEHICLE WOULD START BACK UP A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 15, 1996
AFTER PARKING MOMENT LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 15, 1996
AFTER PARKING MOMENT LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1987
SEAT BELT TWISTS/RETRACTS, BECOMING JAMMED. *DSH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 12, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1993
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AFTER BEING HITTING IN THE REAR AT 35MPH, WHILE SITTING STILL IN STOPPED TRAFFIC. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 14, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1995
BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
REPLACED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
EA95-021 ACTIVE, SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVERS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED, WHILE DRIVING, IT COMES UNLATCHED. TT *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 25, 1995
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 25, 1995
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 25, 1995
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Oct 10, 1994
DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE BUTTON BROKE OFF, NOW THE SEATBELT IS INOPERATIVE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 11, 1995
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE INTO INDICATED GEARS. TT WHEN IN PARK, TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES IS IN REVERSE UNLESS SHOVED INTO BACK FULL FORCE, WHEN IN DRIVE THE INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, CONSUMER STATES THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 11, 1995
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE INTO INDICATED GEARS. TT WHEN IN PARK, TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES IS IN REVERSE UNLESS SHOVED INTO BACK FULL FORCE, WHEN IN DRIVE THE INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, CONSUMER STATES THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 11, 1995
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE INTO INDICATED GEARS. TT WHEN IN PARK, TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES IS IN REVERSE UNLESS SHOVED INTO BACK FULL FORCE, WHEN IN DRIVE THE INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, CONSUMER STATES THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. TT CONSUMER TRADED VEHICLE IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS ONE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
WHILE MAKING TURNS, STRAIGHT DRIVING OR ANY BODY MOVEMENT, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY COME UNLATCHED; DRIVER BECOMES UNRESTRAINED. TT *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 13, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH AND REMAIN LATCHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Aug 28, 1995
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE ALTERNATOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Aug 17, 1995
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND IT FLEW OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO LOCK. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED TWICE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
DASH LIGHTS FAILED TWICE.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
28 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
98112
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
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
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 (current) | 1 | 49 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 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 |