One problem related to other fuel system pump has been reported for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, when the vehicle stalled with out warning. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was eventually able to start after several attempts, however the vehicle failed after the contact drove for a couple of miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v031000 (electrical system) or NHTSA campaign number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Wh.