1997 MERCURY COUGAR Equipment Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Equipment Issues in the 1997 MERCURY COUGAR

1 equipment complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MERCURY COUGAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Equipment Complaints

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HAD CATASTROPHIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE WHILE ON VACATION. FOMOCO HAS A RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT (97M91) BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE RELIEF. AS I UNDERSTAND THE RECALL OF THIS KNOWN PROBLEM, FORD WILL ONLY REPLACE WHEN IT FAILS, BUT IT MUST FAIL IN A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME. THIS WAS A SILENT RECALL AS FORD NEVER PUBLICIZED IT. I HAD ATTEMPTED A PREVENTATIVE REPLACEMENT AS I WAS AWARE OF THE INHERENT PROBLEM -- AGAIN MY LOCAL MERCURY DEALER (KING - GAITHERSBURG, MD) WOULD ONLY REPLACE WHEN THE MANIFOLD FAILED. WELL IT DID WHILE I WAS ON VACATION HUNDREDS OF MILES FROM HOME. AS THIS WAS A KNOWN MANUFACTOR'S PROBLEM FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION, REPLACE MUST BE DONE WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST COMES TO FORD'S KNOWLEDGE. INSTEAD, WHEN ISSUING THE RECALL (MARCH 1999) FORD CHOSE TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE CONSUMER BRINGS IT TO THE DEALERSHIP'S ATTENTION. ONLY THEN WOULD THE...

Other 1997 MERCURY COUGAR Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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