1998 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
The 1998 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9949 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CONDITIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
12119 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *MJS
982511 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON SOME 1998 VEHICLES. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 MERCURY COUGAR.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1993 MERCURY COUGAR — 236 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY COUGAR — 178 complaints
- 1995 MERCURY COUGAR — 160 complaints
- 1996 MERCURY COUGAR — 77 complaints
- 1997 MERCURY COUGAR — 112 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1999 MERCURY COUGAR — 740 complaints
- 2000 MERCURY COUGAR — 283 complaints
- 2001 MERCURY COUGAR — 103 complaints
- 2002 MERCURY COUGAR — 127 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