Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Three problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cougar.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

I was in a minor mva in which the airbags both deployed. Damage to my vehicle was cosmetic but I haven't been the same since. I suffer from attacks of vertigo, dizziness, blurred vision, light hypersensitivity, loudness sensitivity and have constant tinnitus to name a few. Airbags should be optional equipment and all exsisting auto's with them should have on/off switches installed.

2 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2000

Air bag sensor light come on intermittently, and engine check light would stay on intermittently in cold weather until ignition switch was turned off. The air bag problem was being investigated. The check the engine light comes on periodically but the dealer was unable to determine the cause.

3 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2000

At 2600 miles engine check light and airbag light came on, and key in ignition switch wasn't working.


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