1987 MERCURY COUGAR

1 recalls — 49 complaints

87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
3,600,000 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN Jul 27, 2023
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
Crash Fire 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 27, 2023
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
Crash Fire 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 27, 2023
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
Crash Fire 2 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Sep 12, 2001
WINDSHIELD INOPERABLE. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Apr 6, 2001
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
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 SCREWDRIVER ALONG THE SIDE OF THE TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE AND PUSHING DOWN. REINSERTING THE TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITH THE COINS IN IT CAUSED THE SAME JAM WITH THE SAME PROCEDURE TO RE-RELEASE. NO EXPERIMENT WAS PERFORMED TO FIND OUT HOW MANY OR WHICH COIN WAS CAUSING THE JAM, ALL, ONE OR SOME. THE BUCKLE STICKS UP IN THE AIR LIKE A COIN SLOT. NO CHILDREN WOULD HAVE PUT COINS IN THE SLOT SO THEY MUST HAVE GOT IN INADVERTENTLY FROM POCKETS OR THE CONSOLE.*AK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 AND MAYBE THE RADIO WOULD COME BACK ON.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 4, 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 AND MAYBE THE RADIO WOULD COME BACK ON.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 4, 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 AND MAYBE THE RADIO WOULD COME BACK ON.*JB
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
SEAT BELT TWISTS/RETRACTS, BECOMING JAMMED. *DSH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Apr 12, 1996
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
BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Nov 16, 1995
REPLACED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 26, 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
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 25, 1995
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 25, 1995
GAS PEDAL STUCK, BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE ENDED UP HITTING A TREE. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 18, 1995
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
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 REPLACED. SHOULDER STRAP REFUSES TO ENGAGE AND PULLS TIGHT AGAINST THE BODY. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 REPLACED. SHOULDER STRAP REFUSES TO ENGAGE AND PULLS TIGHT AGAINST THE BODY. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 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 REPLACED. SHOULDER STRAP REFUSES TO ENGAGE AND PULLS TIGHT AGAINST THE BODY. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 2, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 2, 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
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
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE ALTERNATOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 29, 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
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO LOCK. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jun 22, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED TWICE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 22, 1995
DASH LIGHTS FAILED TWICE.
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 22, 1995
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jun 22, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *SKD