Door Latch Problems of Mercury Cougar

The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the latch pawl sticks in the open or unlatched position. As a consequence, the door does not latch when closed. While driving various speeds, the door opens. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v226000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000. Updated 7/9/09 updated 07/17/09.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Cougar. While idling, the engine revs and the vehicle accelerates on its own. The dealer stated that no recalls were available; however, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99v194000 (vehicle speed control). In addition, the check engine light remains illuminated for weeks at a time. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) was referenced. The contact stated that when the vehicle is started and the doors are shut, the power door locks automatically lock. Also, the doors automatically lock while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 99v226000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors:latch). The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The front and driver's door latch stuck on the vehicle, causing the doors not to close properly. While making a left turn the passenger's door came open. There were no injuries. The local mechanic stated that the door latch stuck the current vehicle and failure mileage were 146000. Updated 04/05/07.

Driver's door latch malfunctioned. Therefore, the door didn't close fully, and could fly open while driving. The entire latch had to be replaced.

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96 v 070 000/structure door assembly latches and locks: on two separate occasions while driving, the driver door flew open by itself. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer made some repairs at no cost. The consumer has a concern if the problem will recur.

In August of 2004, the passenger side door on my 1999 Mercury Cougar became stuck in the closed position and the automatic door locks were disabled. There was a recall for the door latch for this vehicle (recall 99v226000). High humidity had caused damaged to the door latches, which were replaced as a result of the recall. The day my car door became stuck in the closed position had highs close to 100 degrees, which I believe was the cause of this malfunction. I was told by the manufacturer of my vehicle that this problem was corrected by the time my vehicle was built. However the recall took place 7 months after I purchased my vehicle in 1999.

There is a pin in my passenger door that falls out every few months or so. (about 3-5 times since it first happened) we just hold the door up and hammer the pin back into place when it happens and it stays for a few months. We've tried a few different kinds of clips to hold it in place to no avail. The door falls 1/2 way off and just hangs there. It hasn't happened while the car is moving. . . Just when the car is parked and a passenger opens the door. The car was also sold to me with a bad bearing on the rear passenger tire. . . Not sure if that's normal either around 40,000 miles. Also, my fuel pump burned out around 46,000 miles. . . Not sure if that's normal for a car or not.

Problems with odometer, gas gauge, turn signals,windows, radio, hazard lights, air bag lights, speedometer. . The mileage and clock were no longer visible. A new battery and alternator were installed prior to the incident. The sun roof leaked constantly and was also fixed prior to the incident. The battery and wrench light were constantly illuminated. This vehicle had been repaired over and over again. Consumer had to exit and barely made it home when she entered the driveway, the vehicle completely died. . The air condition was not cold enough, the cigarette lighter was broke, the brakes made a grinding noise, the door locks/latches were inoperative, and the vehicle had a transmission leak.

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Right side passenger door locked (stuck) closed, the door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside with a key, the outside handle is also in the halfway position. Nlm.

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Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts (99v-226). Mjs.

Door latches are not catching. Latches on both the driver's / passenger's side are not closing / securing properly. Incident with both doors only happened since vehicle was repaired.

Drivers side door would not close due to a faulty latch. Nlm.