1987 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
The 1987 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 49 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (9 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (4 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR, potentially affecting up to 3,600,000 vehicles.
Recall 87V139000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a big accident, pulled the steering wheel, went through a fence and a brick wall stopped my car, checked all fuses replaced fuses if needed, confirmed fuses AMP Ganges with the vehicle own owners manual, dashboard backlights keeps going on and off on it's own, automatic transmission after complete stop it sets it self at neutral , a few taps on the gas pedal then it goes to 1st shift, only has 129,000 miles, 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0l windsor engine, 20th Anniversary Edition
WINDSHIELD INOPERABLE. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL.*AK THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT GOES SMOTH AGAIN. THE TECHNICIANS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPT DISCOVERED THAT THE TFI IGNITION MODUELE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. *YH
Safety Rating for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1987 MERCURY COUGAR.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1982 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1983 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
- 1984 MERCURY COUGAR — 25 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY COUGAR — 22 complaints
- 1986 MERCURY COUGAR — 20 complaints
- 1987 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1988 MERCURY COUGAR — 72 complaints
- 1989 MERCURY COUGAR — 104 complaints
- 1990 MERCURY COUGAR — 104 complaints
- 1991 MERCURY COUGAR — 98 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY COUGAR — 122 complaints
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