Defect Investigations of Mercury Cougar

There have been 19 defect investigations conducted for the following Mercury Cougar model year vehicles.

1 Electrical system defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 5, 2001. It was closed on Jul. 31, 2001. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
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Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Contour, the 1996 Ford Contour, the 1997 Ford Contour, the 1998 Ford Contour, the 1999 Ford Contour, the 1995 Mercury Cougar, the 1996 Mercury Cougar, the 1997 Mercury Cougar, the 1998 Mercury Cougar, the 1999 Mercury Cougar, the 1995 Mercury Mystique, the 1996 Mercury Mystique, the 1997 Mercury Mystique, the 1998 Mercury Mystique, the 1999 Mercury Mystique.
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2 Exterior lighting defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 20, 1999. It was closed on Dec. 14, 1999. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Subject vehicles have a headlight switch with an internal, bimetal circuit breaker that can open due to overheating during headling operation.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, the 1992 Mercury Cougar, the 1993 Mercury Cougar.
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3 Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 25, 1997. It was closed on Nov. 16, 1998. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, the 1992 Mercury Cougar, the 1993 Mercury Cougar.
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4 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1995. It was closed on Sep. 30, 1997. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The rear fuel tube bundle may abrade and fail in the vicinity of the fuel tank.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, the 1992 Mercury Cougar.
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5 Seat belts defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 31, 1995. It was closed on Sep. 30, 1997. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1987 Ford Thunderbird, the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the 1987 Mercury Cougar, the 1988 Mercury Cougar.
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6 Front seat belts buckle assembly defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 27, 1995. It was closed on Jul. 31, 1995. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1987 Ford Thunderbird, the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, the 1987 Mercury Cougar, the 1988 Mercury Cougar, the 1989 Mercury Cougar, the 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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7 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 6, 1994. It was closed on Sep. 22, 1994. Engine compartment fire
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1994 Mercury Cougar.
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8 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 30, 1993. It was closed on Dec. 30, 1994. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Mercury Cougar, the 1990 Mercury Cougar, the 1991 Mercury Cougar.
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9 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 30, 1993. It was closed on Dec. 30, 1993. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Mercury Cougar, the 1990 Mercury Cougar, the 1991 Mercury Cougar, the 1992 Mercury Cougar.
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10 Structure defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 26, 1990. It was closed on Feb. 25, 1992. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Mercury Cougar, the 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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11 Structure defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 11, 1990. It was closed on Jun. 26, 1990. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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12 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 8, 1990. It was closed on Feb. 28, 1991. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1988 Mercury Cougar, the 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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13 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 4, 1989. It was closed on Feb. 2, 1990. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, the 1988 Mercury Cougar, the 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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14 Parking brake defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 9, 1989. It was closed on Jun. 13, 1989. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1982 Ford Granada, the 1983 Ford Granada, the 1984 Ford Granada, the 1982 Ford LTD, the 1983 Ford LTD, the 1984 Ford LTD, the 1980 Ford Thunderbird, the 1981 Ford Thunderbird, the 1982 Ford Thunderbird, the 1983 Ford Thunderbird, the 1984 Ford Thunderbird, the 1982 Lincoln Continental, the 1983 Lincoln Continental, the 1984 Lincoln Continental, the 1980 Lincoln Mark Vi, the 1981 Lincoln Mark Vi, the 1982 Lincoln Mark Vi, the 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi, the 1984 Lincoln Mark Vii, the 1980 Lincoln Town Car, the 1981 Lincoln Town Car, the 1982 Lincoln Town Car, the 1983 Lincoln Town Car, the 1984 Lincoln Town Car, the 1980 Mercury Cougar, the 1981 Mercury Cougar, the 1982 Mercury Cougar, the 1983 Mercury Cougar, the 1984 Mercury Cougar, the 1982 Mercury Marquis, the 1983 Mercury Marquis, the 1984 Mercury Marquis, the 1982 Mercury Monarch, the 1983 Mercury Monarch, the 1984 Mercury Monarch.
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15 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 31, 1988. It was closed on Dec. 2, 1988. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1987 Ford Thunderbird, the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the 1987 Mercury Cougar, the 1988 Mercury Cougar.
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16 Seats defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 26, 1986. It was closed on Jul. 28, 1989. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1983 Ford Escort, the 1984 Ford Escort, the 1985 Ford Escort, the 1986 Ford Escort, the 1983 Ford EXP, the 1984 Ford EXP, the 1985 Ford EXP, the 1986 Ford EXP, the 1983 Ford LTD, the 1984 Ford LTD, the 1985 Ford LTD, the 1986 Ford LTD, the 1983 Ford Mustang, the 1984 Ford Mustang, the 1985 Ford Mustang, the 1986 Ford Mustang, the 1983 Ford Tempo, the 1984 Ford Tempo, the 1985 Ford Tempo, the 1986 Ford Tempo, the 1983 Ford Thunderbird, the 1984 Ford Thunderbird, the 1985 Ford Thunderbird, the 1986 Ford Thunderbird, the 1983 Mercury Capri, the 1984 Mercury Capri, the 1985 Mercury Capri, the 1986 Mercury Capri, the 1983 Mercury Cougar, the 1984 Mercury Cougar, the 1985 Mercury Cougar, the 1986 Mercury Cougar, the 1983 Mercury Lynx, the 1984 Mercury Lynx, the 1985 Mercury Lynx, the 1986 Mercury Lynx, the 1983 Mercury Marquis, the 1984 Mercury Marquis, the 1985 Mercury Marquis, the 1986 Mercury Marquis, the 1983 Mercury Topaz, the 1984 Mercury Topaz, the 1985 Mercury Topaz, the 1986 Mercury Topaz.
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17 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 25, 1985. It was closed on Jul. 23, 1987. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1980 Ford Thunderbird, the 1980 Mercury Cougar.
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18 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 6, 1980. It was closed on Aug. 27, 1980. Engine fires
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the Mercury Cougar.
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19 Wheels defect investigations of Mercury Cougar vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 24, 1978. It was closed on Jan. 8, 1979. Wheels
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1978 Mercury Cougar.
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