1983 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
The 1983 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR, potentially affecting up to 134,835 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 83V028000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 98,162 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 83V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,673 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR QUITS RUNNING WHEN YOUR MOVING OR DOESNT START. *AK
DRIVERS SEAT UNDERNEATH THE CHASSIS IS COMING LOOSE. RESULTING IN SEAT FALL THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD. TT
Safety Rating for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 MERCURY COUGAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1978 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1979 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1980 MERCURY COUGAR — 3 complaints
- 1981 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1982 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1983 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1984 MERCURY COUGAR — 25 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY COUGAR — 22 complaints
- 1986 MERCURY COUGAR — 20 complaints
- 1987 MERCURY COUGAR — 49 complaints
- 1988 MERCURY COUGAR — 72 complaints
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