1989 MERCURY COUGAR
4 recalls, 104 complaints - 33 TSBs
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
89V081000 May 19, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
89V080000 May 19, 1989
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
88V165000 Oct 18, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
Consequence
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Complaint Statistics
104 total complaints
18 crashes 11 fires 16 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 9, 2008
Incident date: Nov 9, 2008
THE CAR IS NOW TOAST. IT WAS ABOUT 100 MILES PAST ITS SCHEDULED OIL-CHANGE/TUNE UP BUT OTHERWISE HAS BEEN WELL-CARED-FOR AND WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. I WAS DRIVING, AND A BEEPING STARTED. IT SOUNDED LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE CAR, AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON WARNING OF VERY LOW BATTER... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE PLASTIC BLOCK THAT CONNECTS THE THROTTLE VALVE (TV) CABLE TO THE THROTTLE LEVER BROKE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE THROTTLE LEVER. THE PLASTIC BLOCK, STILL CONNECTED TO THE TV CABLE, DROPPED DOWN AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LEVER AND A FUEL RAIL AND PREVENTED THE THROTT... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE PLASTIC BLOCK THAT CONNECTS THE THROTTLE VALVE (TV) CABLE TO THE THROTTLE LEVER BROKE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE THROTTLE LEVER. THE PLASTIC BLOCK, STILL CONNECTED TO THE TV CABLE, DROPPED DOWN AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LEVER AND A FUEL RAIL AND PREVENTED THE THROTT... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2003
Incident date: Jul 13, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, CUSTOMER SMELT A BURNING ODOR. THEN DIGITAL DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. MAYBE CAUSE BY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jan 27, 2003
I HAVE TRIED TWICE TO ASK FORD TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF SEATBELT FAILURE IN THE COUGAR. THEY HAVE STATED THAT "ALTHOUGH IT IS A VITAL SAFETY COMPONENT THERE IS NO RECALL AND MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. YOU SHOULD PAY TO HAVE THEM FIXED QUICKLY." I REFUSE TO PAY IN EXCESS OF 500.00 TO THE FORD G... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 6, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A REREATED BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN SLIGHTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, DURING HIGH/LOW SPEEDS, CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO DEPRESS ON ITS OWN UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN SLAPS THE CONSUMERS FOOT AS IT COMES BACK UP TO NORMAL POS... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jan 6, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A REREATED BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN SLIGHTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, DURING HIGH/LOW SPEEDS, CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO DEPRESS ON ITS OWN UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN SLAPS THE CONSUMERS FOOT AS IT COMES BACK UP TO NORMAL POS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jan 6, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A REREATED BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN SLIGHTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, DURING HIGH/LOW SPEEDS, CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO DEPRESS ON ITS OWN UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN SLAPS THE CONSUMERS FOOT AS IT COMES BACK UP TO NORMAL POS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED GAS PEDAL WHILE IDLING AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CRASHING INTO A RETAINER WALL. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. TS
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Apr 5, 2002
BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER SAID FORD NEW OF THIS PROBLEN BUT DID NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2002
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED ON MY 1989 COUGAR WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE CAR CAME TO A STOP IN A SMALL DITCH WITH NO OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED. ATTEMPTED TO GET THE ABS SYSTEM REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT IT WOULD COST IN EXCESS OF $4000 TO REPAIR. SPENT OVER $100 FOR DIAG... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Jan 22, 2001
PASSENGER'S SHOULDER SEAT BELT IS BROKEN. THREAD TO THE SEATBELT IS COMING APART. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Aug 29, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. THEN UPON CHANGING TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED RIM WAS SPLIT ON INSIDE ABOUT 12 INCHES LONG. THIS CAUSED TIRE TO GO FLAT.*AK CONSUMER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.*SLC
SEAT BELTS
Apr 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1989
AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS GET STUCK IN COLD WEATHER, SOMETIMES IF WEARING BULKY CLOTHES BELTS WILL BE LOOSE, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Feb 27, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO FAULTY MOTOR, DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VINYL PART OF ROOF MADE A CRACKING NOISE, AND VINYL PART LIFTED OFF, LEAVING METAL PART OF HOOD. VINYL WAS HANGING OVER CAR,.THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONSUMER DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY IT WOULD FALL.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: May 10, 2000
BOTH AUTOMATIC MOTOR BELTS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING LOCK UP AND 2 INJURIES. *SLC
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Sep 15, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS FAILED ,IT WILL NOT RETRACT , CAUSING A LOSS OF PROTECTION POSSIBLY DUE TO TEETH THAT GOT CHEWED UP AND OVERWORKED THE MOTOR. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
MOTOR CONTROL ON SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY( CALLED THE MOUSE) WILL NOT OPERATE THE SEAT BELT MAKING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Jun 10, 1995
FRONT END KNOCK DRIVERS SIDE. COMPLETE FRONT END REPLACEMENT. STRUTS, SPRINGS, BALL JOINTS, TRANNY MOUNT. NOISE CONTINUES ON BUMPY ROADS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 21, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, VIBRATION WITHIN THE FRONT END WHEN TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 21, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, VIBRATION WITHIN THE FRONT END WHEN TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 7, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOUD NOISES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELORATED AT FULL SPEED,COLLIDING WITH OTHER VEHICLES. A CABLE CAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE SYSTEM AND LODGED THE ACCELERATOR OPEN. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 15, 1999
NO SUMMARY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 1, 1999
THE HEADLIGHT LENSES BECOME FOGGED UP AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. OWNER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS TO SEE AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS SEEN THE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 18, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
RUBBER VACUUM HOSE RUBS AGAINST AIR CONDITONER, CAUSING SPILLAGE OF FREON. *AK *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 2, 1999
CONSUMER HAD FOOT ON BRAKE AND HAD VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT 35 MPH AND HIT A BRICK WALL. CONSUMRER DOESN'T HAVE A VEHICLE ANY MORE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 11, 1999
BRAKES FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 11, 1999
ENGINE FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
VEHICLE WA SPARKED, FACING UPHILL ON A 75 FOOT LONG DOWNWARD SLOPING DRIVEWAY OF ASPHALT. STARTED VEHICLE AND IT SUDDENLY REVVED AND ACCELERATED VIOLENTLY REARWARD. VEHICLE RACED BACKWARD, DOWN DRIVE, TOWARD STREET. DRIVER TRIED TO STOP WITH BRAKES, BUT THEY ONLY SLOWED VEHICLE A BIT. FEARING THAT V... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 3, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE WIRING FROM THE DASH CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Mar 4, 1998
WHEN IN AN EMERGENCY OR UPON WARNING OTHER MOTORIST WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE HORN PAD, CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY GREAT FORCE TO THE HORN IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO SOUND. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1997
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 25, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN STARTED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1997
POWER STEERING LINES LEAK FLUID.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1997
BRAKE PADS/SHOE FAILED CAUSING NOISE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 4, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 27, 1997
RIGHT FRONT ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO RIGHT FRON TPADS/ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUDDER UPON BRAKING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 27, 1997
RIGHT FRONT ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO RIGHT FRON TPADS/ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUDDER UPON BRAKING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Aug 2, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 24, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT. ALSO THE DOUBLE SIDED TAPE THAT HOLDS LIGHT IN PLACE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Aug 13, 1997
WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL, ABOUT (3) GALLONS OF FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TANK. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 8, 1997
DURING NORMAL PEDAL OPERATION PEDAL WILL STICK, CAUSING ERRATIC ACCELERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jun 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
CONSUMER SON WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20-25 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED, HITTING 45 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF CAR, ENGINE LOCKED UP, SHIFT GEAR GOT STUCK. DUE TO THIS DEFECT, CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 10, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, IT COULD NOT BE STOPPED. THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR BY ITSELF. THE CAR HAD TO BE TURNED OFF.
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 MERCURY COUGAR
33 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
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
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *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
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
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
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *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
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *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 (current) | 4 | 104 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 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 |