1980 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
The 1980 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR, potentially affecting up to 4,937 vehicles.
Recall 08E019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,937 vehicles affected
Defect: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
View full details →Recall 79V262000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| 3,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE USING HEADLIGHTS THEY WOULD FLASH INTERMITTENLY AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
WHILE USING HEADLIGHTS THEY WOULD FLASH INTERMITTENLY AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE COST OF THE WINDOW WOULD BE PICKED UP BY THE CONSUMER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 MERCURY COUGAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1975 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1976 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1977 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1978 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1979 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1980 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1981 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1982 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1983 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1984 MERCURY COUGAR — 25 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY COUGAR — 22 complaints
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