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1999 MERCURY COUGAR Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch Issues in the 1999 MERCURY COUGAR

10 exterior lightingbrake lightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch Complaints

#10170664 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NEARLY GET REAR-ENDED WHILE BRAKING FROM TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #01V032000 PERTAINING TO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. SECONDLY, THE ENGINE HESITATED WHILE WARMING UP, ACCOMPANIED BY A ROUGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A MECHANIC.
#10115598 |
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V032000; FORD ISSUED A BRAKE LIGHT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAVE BEEN FIXED THREE (3) TIMES WITH CHARGES OF $402.47 INCURRED. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR AND SWITCH. *TT *NM
#561177 |
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (01V-032) ON THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE SERVICE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. *YH
#563829 |
THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM
#760974 |
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTINUALLY OVERHEATS, CAUSING SPEED CONTROL/BRAKELAMPS FUSE TO BLOW. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS AT OR ABOVE 5,000 RPM (ALL ELECTRONICS SUFFER FROM REDUCED POWER UTILL RPM IS BELOW 5,000)
#563829 |
THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM
#563829 |
THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM
#563829 |
THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM
#561177 |
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (01V-032) ON THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE SERVICE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. *YH
#724929 |
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTROLS RELEASE OF SHIFTER & WON'T RELEASE IF BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE, LEFT ME STRANDED, HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, STILL WAITING FOR PART TO COME IN. NEEDS OVERRIDE BUTTON FOR DRIVER SAFETY!*AK

Other 1999 MERCURY COUGAR Problem Areas

Electrical System 40 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 33 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 26 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 17 complaints Tires 17 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 16 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 12 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 12 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 12 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 10 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 9 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 8 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Structurebody 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Tirestreadbelt 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Tiressidewall 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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