Mercury Cougar 1984
Model Cougar made in 1984 by Mercury got 25 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: parking brake, seats. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 6 modeles with engines 2.3, ffs,trbo ca model, 3.8, ffs ca model and 3.8, ffs.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3, (FFS,TRBO) CA model | 4 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 3.8, (FFS) CA model | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 3.8, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 4.9, (FFS) CA model | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 5.0, (FFS) CA model | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | |||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/21/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle gives no prior warning and cuts completely off. when trying to start back up the battery light/ enginecheck light keep coming on. contacted dealer . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The ignition switch is temperamental and the vehicle is stalling. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalled at any speed. has stalled 4 times since purchased 4 weeks ago. independent mechanic said that tfi module and ignition switch needed to be replaced. also these components caused electrical damage to vehicle.*ak | |||
| Vehicle ignition switch was melted when owner tried to start vehicle. *ak | |||
| Upon parking 1 hour later found interior engulfed in flames. *ak | |||
| The vehicle caught fire due to the igniton switch. please describe. *ak | |||
| The vehicle caught fire from the ignition switch. she got into the car and started the igniton and smoke came out/then it went up in flames. please describe.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1988 | |||
| Very recently i found that the nhtsa has been investigating problems with many ford vehicles from the 80's, due to stalling problems. i owned a 1984 mercury cougar for 2 years and put thousands of dollars into this vehichle with no success. i kept all my receipts knowing that some day the problem would come out. i wish to be part of these complaints against ford and hopes of getting money back due to fords mistake when assembling the vehicles. the mercury cougar started stalling almost immediately, but got worse as time went on. dates involved repairs were from january of 1989 up to april of 1990. finally in august of 1990 i traded the vehicle in, after many situations of almost bad accidents due to the vehicle stalling when stopping or just driving down the road. the vehichle would just shut off and it would take numorous tries to get it started or i would have to get it towed. the stress and concern of my two young children was more than i could handle. i feel ford motor company should take responsibility in all there mistakes. no matter what it costs, too many people have lost lives due to this enormous company. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle gives no prior warning and cuts completely off. when trying to start back up the battery light/ enginecheck light keep coming on. contacted dealer . *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/02/1998 | ||
| Vehicle continuously stalls and is difficult to start. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalled at any speed. has stalled 4 times since purchased 4 weeks ago. independent mechanic said that tfi module and ignition switch needed to be replaced. also these components caused electrical damage to vehicle.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Consumer smelled a very bad odor/fumes in the vehilce. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/21/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle gives no prior warning and cuts completely off. when trying to start back up the battery light/ enginecheck light keep coming on. contacted dealer . *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Seat belt buckle housing cracked. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| When applying brakes in emergency stopping seat belts do not lock up. also, a bumping and grinding noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle and the engine vibrates, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying brakes in emergency stopping seat belts do not lock up. also, a bumping and grinding noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle and the engine vibrates, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When applying brakes in emergency stopping seat belts do not lock up. also, a bumping and grinding noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle and the engine vibrates, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Front brake hose at factory crimped connector on caliper, caused equalization valve to fail/loss of backup braking system. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Brake warning light failed. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| While driving on highway with cruise control on, attempted to slow down but cruise control would not disengage/ had to turn ignition switch off to stop. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/30/1998 | 2 | ||
| On several occasions the rack and pinion failed (worn out), causing poor steering ability, resulting in repair. *yc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/31/2004 | 41000 | 1 | 08/01/1984 |
| While releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. the consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. the consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. the cause has not been determined at this time. please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that the sudden acceleration left tire marks on the driveway. *tc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine idles rxcessively fast unless the heater control switch is on. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92108 | TOWNSEND LINCOLN MERCURY |