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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
1992 MERCURY Vehicles

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MERCURY: COUGAR

Complaint DescriptionView Details
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1992 MERCURY: COUGAR Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
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Recall Information for
1992 MERCURY: COUGAR Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS, IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OUT FOR VARIOUS INTERVALS AND WHICH MAY BE PRECEDED BY FLICKERING OR BLINKING AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING.
Consequences of DefectDRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH INCORPORATES A CIRCUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN, AND INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, IF NEEDED.
NotesFORD RECALL NO. 99S30.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description of DefectTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NotesSYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WEST VIRGINIA. MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINES CAUSES THE NYLON FUEL LINE JUMPER TO CHAFE AGAINST THE FLOOR PAN. THIS WEAR CAN CAUSE A PIN HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTS IN DAMPNESS AND FUEL ODOR, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC CONVOLUTE COVERING AROUND THE FUEL LINES. IF THE LINES SHOW A LEAK, THE LINES WILL BE REPLACED FIRST.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 27, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.










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