1992 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

122

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 2 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

The 1992 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 122 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (14 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (12 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR, potentially affecting up to 8,189,731 vehicles.

Recall 99V275000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

| 164,731 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH INCORPORATES A CIRCUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN, AND INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, IF NEEDED.

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Recall 97V159000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 125,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WEST VIRGINIA. MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINES CAUSES THE NYLON FUEL LINE JUMPER TO CHAFE AGAINST THE FLOOR PAN....

Consequence: THIS FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTS IN DAMPNESS AND FUEL ODOR, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC CONVOLUTE COVERING AROUND THE FUEL LINES. IF THE LINES SHOW A LEAK, THE LINES WILL BE REPLACED FIRST.

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Recall 96V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 7,900,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

122 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 14
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 12
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 12
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11024943 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 92,000 miles
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, SOMETIMES WILL BLINK BACK ON AND SOMETIMES NOT. VERY DANGEROUS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MUST PULL OVER AND WAIT EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME TO CONTINUE DRIVING.
#10723296 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD REMAIN STUCK AND THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT WOULD FAIL TO SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10546447 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 89,000 miles
FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING SHORTS AND SPARKS. EFFECTING TURN SIGNALS, BLOWER MOTOR AND OTHER ELC. FORD ADVISED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED WITH A 1996 RECALL FOR THE SWITCH AND THAT IT WAS SERVICED AND REPLACED. YEA - REPLACED WITH A FAULTY ONE! FORD REP. SAID THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS AT ALL! *TR
#10329769 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET SPOKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
#10273325 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 139,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WILL SPORADICALLY FAIL AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V275000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 139,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

12199 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE HEADLAMP SWITCH (11654) REPLACEMENT DURING A NORMAL SERVICE VISIT. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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