Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle had battery problems. Consumer stated that mechanic told him there was a recall on this issue. Under any acceleration (light or heavy) the battery light turned on. It also turned on occasionally while cruising. The mechanic indicated that there was probably a short somewhere that he could not find and that this was a potential fire risk.
Consumer noticed a blue wire hanging from the vehicles front.
Wiring harness in the fuel tank at the fuel pump burned and melted the wires which may have caused a fire. Please provide further information.
Car's warning light stayed on constantly, took in first time was told electricle wiring, had taken in 4 more times then break lights failed they explained it was mechanicle malfunction, passenger seat cable broke been waiting since 8/26/99 for replacement, cruise control stopped working, warning for coolant keep eluminating.