There have been 48 safety recalls for the Mercury Cougar. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercury Cougar.
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The door would not latch when closed. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, it could potentially result in the door opening while the vehicle is in motion.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The door latch may have been manufactured with a latch pawl that has a coating which will swell in high humidity conditions. The latch pawl may then stick in the open or unlatched position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine rpm.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Mystique |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accelerator cable may have been manufactured with a burr on or near the end of the cable sleeve interior. This burr could fray the core wire resulting in the accelerator not returning to idle when the accelerator is released. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30, 2004 | Gasoline Fuel System | 88,600 |
| Jul. 9, 2001 | Electrical System | 342,962 |
| Feb. 6, 2001 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 33,000 |
| Feb. 6, 2001 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 120,000 |
| Mar. 9, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 436,200 |
| Oct. 12, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 164,731 |
| Aug. 18, 1999 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 10,011 |
| Jul. 20, 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control | 159,565 |
| Sep. 22, 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 125,000 |
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Apr. 22, 1996 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 73,500 |
| Jan. 16, 1996 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 10,600 |
| May. 6, 1991 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 125,000 |
| Mar. 18, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6,800 |
| Feb. 12, 1990 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 72 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Suspension:rear:springs | 10,600 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 113,200 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 124 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| May. 21, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 163 |
| Mar. 11, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,508 |
| Jun. 26, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 810,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| May. 4, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 170 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Feb. 8, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2,673 |
| Apr. 6, 1982 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 116 |
| Dec. 23, 1981 | Equipment:other:labels | 3,010 |
| Dec. 2, 1981 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 123,453 |
| Nov. 7, 1980 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 209,100 |
| Dec. 18, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 3,000 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 4,000 |
| May. 15, 1978 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 110,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 60,000 |
| Mar. 28, 1977 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 480,000 |
| Apr. 29, 1976 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 410,580 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Jan. 16, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 127,208 |
| Nov. 12, 1973 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift | 362 |
| Sep. 25, 1970 | Structure:frame And Members | 15,548 |
| Sep. 4, 1969 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 3,692 |
| Jul. 16, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 23,100 |
| Jun. 2, 1969 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 354,000 |
| Oct. 9, 1968 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 12,972 |
| Jun. 20, 1967 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices | 85,000 |
| Oct. 6, 1966 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 9,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 7 |
| 1996 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1991 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1990 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 4 |
| 1988 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1987 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1986 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1985 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1984 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1983 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1977 Mercury Cougar | 3 |
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2 |
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1969 Mercury Cougar | 4 |
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 1 |
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2 |