1994 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
178
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB
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
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.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1989 MERCURY COUGAR — 104 complaints
- 1990 MERCURY COUGAR — 104 complaints
- 1991 MERCURY COUGAR — 98 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY COUGAR — 122 complaints
- 1993 MERCURY COUGAR — 236 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1995 MERCURY COUGAR — 160 complaints
- 1996 MERCURY COUGAR — 77 complaints
- 1997 MERCURY COUGAR — 112 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY COUGAR — 1 complaint
- 1999 MERCURY COUGAR — 740 complaints
Other MERCURY Models
- MERCURY SABLE — 7,190 total complaints
- MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — 4,949 total complaints
- MERCURY MILAN — 3,211 total complaints
- MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY VILLAGER — 2,205 total complaints
- MERCURY MARINER — 1,716 total complaints
- MERCURY MYSTIQUE — 1,510 total complaints
- MERCURY TRACER — 754 total complaints