1993 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

236

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 5 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

The 1993 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 236 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 (88 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (18 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 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 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

236 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 88
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 18
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 12
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seathandle Infant
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11040983 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 38,500 miles
HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HARD TO APPLY HEAD LIGHT FLICKER ON AND OFF.SOMETIME WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL.CAR WAS IN MOTION,AND STATIONARY
#10548708 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V275000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
#10432893 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 164,431 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V275000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,431.
#10254848 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2008, THE ELECTRONIC SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRACKING WAS OFF AND THE SEAT BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
#10203174 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | | 4,000 miles Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V275000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 189,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9569 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

CERTAIN SHOE AND LINING KITS DO NOT MEET FORD DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 MERCURY COUGAR.

Investigation EA99005 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

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