1990-1997 Mercury Cougar: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1997 Mercury Cougar directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1990:
Battery-to-starter cables on small number of cars with 3.8-liter engine are too long and could contact engine-damper pulley.
1990-91:
Nuts that hold windshield-wiper motor may loosen.
1990-93:
Ignition switch could suffer short circuit, which can cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in steering-column area.
1992-93 w/fog lights:
Headlights may go out for various intervals as a result of circuit-breaker opening.
1992-93:
Movement of fuel lines can result in leakage.
1996 w/semiautomatic temperature control:
Under certain conditions, blower does not operate as intended.
1996:
Driver's door, when closed only to secondary latched position, may not sustain the specified 1000-pound transverse load.
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