Mercury Cougar 1983
Model Cougar made in 1983 by Mercury got 2 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: parking brake, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1983
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 | |||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||
83V012000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 2673 | 01/28/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/08/1983 | 02/17/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have inadequately welded front seams that can leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will determine if the vehicle was corrected at the factory; if not, the fuel tank will be replaced at no charge to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 liter engines.system: fuel systems; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, in combination with a source of ignition,could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the owner should not operate his vehicle until the necessary correctionis made. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | Recall campaign | |
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PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEATS | ||||||
EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
08/08/1988 | 300 | 01/01/1987 | |
Car quits running when your moving or doesnt start. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
03/09/1995 | 1 | ||
Drivers seat underneath the chassis is coming loose. resulting in seat fall through the floor board. tt |