Other Fuel System Pump Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 12 problems related to other fuel system pump (under the other fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the Cougar.

1 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2002 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 05/04/2018

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. Don knott Ford is no longer in business. The aforementioned dealer I believe was involved in unethical business practices. I was never informed of such a recall and dealer never changed module, I do not have documentation & would like such for my records. I am original owner of vehicle and the periodic inadvertent surging of vehicle when stopped/stationary at a street light began 6 months ago. I cannot 100% safely drive this vehicle at this time. Ford has not provided me documentation of the alleged repair and/or documentation informing me of recall. I would like to have a copy of this documentation and/or have Ford change the module so the surging can stop. Your consideration and review would greatly be appreciated. Lastly, fortunately I have a 2nd vehicle that I have been using. Thank you for your anticipated review of this matter. Yours truly, l. A. Rivera.

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2 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2001 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The contact, with the help of other drivers, had to physically push the vehicle out of traffic to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump motor burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

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3 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 05/06/2016

Takata inflatorsi have a 2000. Mercury. Coguar. When. I bought the. Car it ran tgood, then. In 2014. I had to. Pay 1000. To get a. Fuel pump put in. And. That only lasted. 2yrs. Now the fuel pump went out . I don't. Have. That kind of money . I live on as. When I pay my bills I'm. Broke. I looked up recalls. And its the fuel system on the car. It just stops. Even in traffic. I don't see what my credit. Has anything. To do with getting help. Fixing my car if it has a recall. On the fuel system.

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4 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. While refueling the vehicle, the fuel pump would only allow 1-2 gallons to enter the fuel tank before shutting off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

5 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 1999 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 11/18/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, when the vehicle stalled with out warning. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was eventually able to start after several attempts, however the vehicle failed after the contact drove for a couple of miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v031000 (electrical system) or NHTSA campaign number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Wh.

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6 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

Having so many problems with the fuel systems. I have put fuelput a new fuel pump in gas tank 2 yes. Ago. Put fuel pressure sensor this year. Put new fuel regulator this year now when driving it will just stop. And wouldn't startup.

7 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 11/20/2012

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

8 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2002 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 08/19/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

9 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2002 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

2002 Cougar exhibits "engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms". Your website shows a extended warranty for this as our mechanic says we need a new fuel pump. Ford denies the car is covered.

10 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2002 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 03/18/2008

Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging and stalling leading to near misses in traffic ,at stop lights & while turning a corner. Ford and their dealers claim that their recall # 04v421000 has expired and does not apply.

11 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. While driving 25 or 65 mph, the vehicle speeds up, slows down, and then shuts off completely. The vehicle is currently at the shop, where the fuel pump and delivery modular have been replaced five times. The mechanic stated that the wiring was not making the proper connection to the modular. The current mileage is 84,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

12 Other Fuel System Pump problem of the 2001 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 04/17/2004

I have experienced loss of power as if my car was not getting gas several times in the past 1 1/2 years. Dealer replaced the dpfe unit. Good for 4 months. Stalled out. We replaced the fuel filter. Did not work, still experienced the problem. Stalled out on the road again, had to be towed. Took to dealer again. They replaced the dpfe unit again. Still experiencing the problem. Also, experienced a problem with the fuel registering after filling the car up, it still read empty. Still having the problem with hesitation and stalling out. The dealer is going to replace the fuel pump. Since I received the letter of recall.



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