1992 MERCURY COUGAR Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR

14 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10007016 | May 1, 2003

HEAD GASKETS BLEW A LEAK DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION AT RAHWAY, NJ INSPECTION STATION. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734305

#734305 | July 22, 2002

HEAD GASKETS BLEW A LEAK DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION AT RAHWAY , NJ VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION. *AK

#8010976 | June 4, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, AND THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER ENGINE ALSO, VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE .CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

#745542 | May 21, 2001

THIS ENGINE TYPE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF THIS REPORTED PROBLEM (HEAD GASKET FAILURE). I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL MECHANICS, AND THEY HAVE ALL REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING, ARE DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MO. CO., BUT THEY HAVE PROVIDED NO ANSWERS/ASSISTANCE, EVEN KNOWING OF THIS MAJOR DEFECT WITH THIS ENGINE TYPE. THIS FAILURE IS OBVIOUSLY DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT, AND I WANT IT TO BE ON RECORD WITH EVERY ORGANIZATION THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIX AT THEIR COST. FORD NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ENGINE DEFECT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE, AND I EXPECT THAT I WILL BE FILING SUIT WITH THEM UNLESS THEY WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DESIGN FLAWS. IF YOU AN SUGGEST ANY FURTHER ACTION I CAN TAKE, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected]. *AK

#743990 | April 23, 2001

HEAD GASKETS LEAKAGE WATER INTO CYLINDER, CAUSING PROBLEMS TO ENGINE PROFORMANCE-STALLING, DECREASED EXCELERATION, ETC. *AK

#883987 | March 23, 2001

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN, AND POSSIBLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE.*AK *SLC

#736710 | November 27, 2000

HEAD GASKET FAILED DURING NORMAL USE-VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED. REPORTED DUE TO UNDERSTANDING OF EPIDEMIC OF COMMON OCCURANCES. *AK

#734595 | October 26, 2000

THE 3RD TIME THE GASKET'S YES THATS RIGH BOTH OF THEM HAVE BLOWN AND HOW ODD AT 40K/80K/121K/ GEE THATS 40K FOR EACH HEAD GASKET FORD FIXED FIRST ONE THEN SAID SORRY YOUR UP S*CREEK WITH THE 2ND ONE... AND NOW THE 3RD TIME WHAT NEXT????*AK

#734305 | October 25, 2000

HEAD GASKETS BLEW A LEAK DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION AT RAHWAY , NJ VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION

#725590 | August 22, 2000

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON MY COUGAR. UPSET THAT THIS IS A WIDESPOREAD ISSUE AND THAT FORD FAILS TO WARRANTY THIS CLEAR DEFECT. THE DEFECT RATE FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM IS MIND BOGGLING. THE FACT THAT FORD HAS 'CHRREY PICKED' WHICH YEARS / VEHICLES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY IS ABSURD. THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE 3.8L ENGINE AND THUS ALL SUCH ENGINES SHOULD BE COVERED!*AK

#859369 | March 29, 2000

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND OIL TO LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

#545875 | June 9, 1999

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR BUILT. MJS

#704091 | March 5, 1999

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ARE A COMMON FAILURE ON THE 3.8L ENGINES. FORD TAURUS (SABLE) AND MERCURY COUGAR ARE EQUIPPED WITH THIS ENGINE. I THINK FORD HAS RECALLED TAURUS BUT HAS NOT RECALLED THE COUGAR.

#517485 | June 27, 1997

THE GASKET RING SPLIT AND ALLOWED WATER TO LEAK IN.

Other 1992 MERCURY COUGAR Problem Areas

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

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