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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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
83V012000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1983V (Vehicle)267301/28/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/08/198302/17/1983
Defect SummarySome of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have inadequately welded front seams that can leak.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesVehicle 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
83V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)9816202/26/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/07/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
NotesVehicle 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
82-21-910/01/198267419Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
BC889995040104/01/19953030300Unknown11/01/1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89039FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/09/198906/13/1989PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SEATS
EA86010FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/26/198607/28/1989SEATBACK FAILURE86V082000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/08/198830001/01/1987
 Car quits running when your moving or doesnt start. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
03/09/19951
 Drivers seat underneath the chassis is coming loose. resulting in seat fall through the floor board. tt