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2002 Mercury Cougar recalls and problems

1 recall and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury Cougar.

1
recalls
95
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Mercury Cougar recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 04V421000 · reported August 30, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 88,600 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
The risk
This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
The fix
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. The campaign began on april 16, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 18, 2020 · Air bags · 144,000 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. NO ACCIDENT, STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. I DO NOT SEE A RECALL REFERENCE AIRBAG? WITH THE COMPLAINTS I READ ON YOUR SITE ABOUT THE AIRBAGS, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL???????????

Nov 19, 2018 · Fuel system, gasoline · 14,308 miles

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO FORD IN OCT 2018. FORD STATED THAT THE 10 YEAR RECALL ENDED AND PER THEIR RECORDS THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED AS FUEL MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER DON KNOTT FORD, CARSON, CA. DON KNOTT FORD IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE…

Jul 9, 2018 · Air bags · 125,000 miles

THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. UPON STARTING THE CAR, AT THE MOMENT I TURNED THE KEY THE DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

Feb 24, 2018 · Power train

I HAVE FOUND 3 RECALLS FOR MY CAR, THEY ARE ALL THE EXACT PROBLEMS I AM HAVING, BUT WHEN I SEARCHED FOR OPEN RECALLS IT SAID NONE ARE OPEN FOR MY CAR. I NEED MY CAR REPAIRED AND THE RECALLS COMPLETED.

Oct 10, 2017 · Unknown or other · 153,000 miles

MY CAR WAS STOLEN

Cougar model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 32111810
2001 18276
2002 19591

Across all years, the 2000 Cougar has the most complaints (211). All Mercury Cougar years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Mercury Cougar, the most recent reported on August 30, 2004 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Cougar?
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (41 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (11).
How many 2002 Mercury Cougar complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 18, 2020.