Table 1 shows seven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Gas Tank Strap problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph. The vehicle restarted after waiting a few moments. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis and occurred more frequently over time. Read details...
Fuel smell was coming from inside of vehicle through the vents. Dealership was aware of problem. Read details...