One problem related to electrical failure has been reported for the 1997 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer notice little by little the lights stoped working,there is little evidence of a fire/burning, however owner does not know when or how it may have happened, possible electrical failure.
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems |