Mercury Cougar recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 388 owner complaints for the Mercury Cougar (model years 2000–2002). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (97 complaints), followed by electrical system (79 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (211), 2002 (95) and 2001 (82). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (82).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercury Cougar model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 97 | 3 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 79 | 3 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 48 | 3 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 30 | 3 of 3 | |
| Visibility | 29 | 3 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V421000 | Aug 30, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2000–2002 | 88,600 |
| 01V031000 | Feb 6, 2001 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2000 | 120,000 |
| 00V075000 | Mar 9, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 436,200 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 34 complaints and a fire in 17 complaints; 34 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.