1994 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

178

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Death

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

4

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

The 1994 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 178 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (30 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (18 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

178 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 30
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 18
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10854223 | AIR BAGS | | 45,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
#10854223 | SEATS | | 45,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
#10854223 | SUSPENSION | | 45,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
#10177947 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 69,000 miles
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB
#10161111 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | | N/A miles
3RD BRAKE LIGHT/HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE BULBS THAT ARE USED CAUSED THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT THE BULBS ARE IN TO MELT AROUND THE BULB ALONG WITH THE ACTUAL HARNESS THAT THE BULB IS PLUGGED INTO. SINCE I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF MY CAR, I'M SURE THE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT TODAY BUT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

6997 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

BC3281970206 — SUSPENSION

VEHICLES EXHIBIT A PULL WHILE BRAKING - CHECK FOR KINKED BRAKE LINES , REPLACE IF NECESSARY - REPLACE LOWER ARM AND STRUT BUSHINGS ON THE SIDE THE VEHICLE PULL TO. *TW

9677 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND / OR THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING. *TT

9547 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A DELAYED/SOFT/SLOW CONCERN MAY OCCUR DURING THE 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 MERCURY COUGAR.

Investigation DP94005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Closed

Opened:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

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