Other Fuel System Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 33 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of Mercury Cougar

The Other Fuel System problem

Battery light is on and has for awhile. Lights keep blowing fuses. And today I had to rip out a headlight or the car would have set on fire   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Pump problem

I am currently having problems with the fuel pump driver module. I reported the problem to Ford in oct 2018. Ford stated that the 10 year recall ended and per their records the issue was resolved as fuel module was replaced by dealer don knott Ford, carson, CA.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Recently, I took my 2000 Cougar to the shop to have a leak checked out. Also, I noticed when I used the heat, I smelled a burned rubber scent. I learned that the transmission seal broke and I needed new gaskets. It cost $1,600. What is really strange is there was a 1999 Cougar at the shop too.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Injection System problem

Vehicle hesitation upon start up due to faulty fuel regulator and intake gaskets.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem

With the vehicle running fuel gauge failed. Consumer did not know how much fuel the vehicle had. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...




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