Mercury Cougar 1982

Model Cougar made in 1982 by Mercury got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seats. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other.

Cougar year 1982

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1982

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
81V151000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 10/01/1981 to 11/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	3010	01/21/1982	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	12/23/1981	01/08/1982	571	110
Defect Summary	Incorrect information on tire placards constitutes a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the information concerning tire sizes and inflation pressures is applicable to both two and four door sedans. the statement covers four door but fails to specify two door sedans.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Revised placards will be installed by owners, or by dealers without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: labels; information and certification, tire placards.consequences of defect: reliance on incorrect data may lead to over orunder-inflation of tires which can result in sudden loss of vehicle controland, possibly, an accident.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION		E (Equipment)	34000	10/15/2007	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/27/2007	08/24/2007
Defect Summary	Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence Summary	A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective Summary	Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
83V050000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1981 to 03/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	170	05/31/1983	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	05/04/1983	05/25/1983
Defect Summary	Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2.3 literliquified petroleum gas engines.system: fuel systems; fuel tank support straps.consequences of defect: damage to the tank itself and consequent fuel leakageduring a collision could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: should the fuel tank become dislodged, shutting off valves at the tankinlet and outlet should minimize fuel loss at these connections.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
82V031000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1981 to 03/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	116	03/25/1982	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	04/06/1982	04/23/1982
Defect Summary	Some of the suspect vehicles may have been produced with improperly tightened propane fuel system fittings in the engine compartment; fuel leakage could occur.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect, replace, and seal certain fuel system connections at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2.3 literliquified petroleum gas (propane) engines.system: fuel; fuel fittings/engine compartment.consequences of defect: if a propane leak were to occur from such a fittingconnection in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could start causingvehicle damage and serious personal injury.note: there is a greater risk of fire while vehicle is parked, particularly inan enclosed area where fuel might accumulate.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
82-21-9	10/01/1982	67419	Unknown	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9888	04/27/1998	601238	Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc	07/10/1998
97511	03/03/1997	51945	Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd	07/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
9562	03/01/1995	39900	Roughness concern during brake application. *tw	11/01/1995
BC8899950401	04/01/1995	3030300	Unknown	11/01/1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01157	08/06/2001	623988	Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc	10/31/2001

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
PARKING BRAKE
PE89039	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	02/09/1989	06/13/1989	PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
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Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
08/20/2000		2
	Ignition module failed causing vehicle to stall. nlm
SEATS
11/01/1995
	When driving the rear passenger side seat started to smoke . tt