Mercury Cougar Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercury Cougar across 7 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (39% of reports).
- 156fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 61 of 156 complaints (39%)
- Delivery module: mentioned in 8 of 156 complaints (5%)
- Lose power: mentioned in 8 of 156 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Mercury Cougar fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 41 | 43% | 68,250 |
| 2001 Cougar | 18 | 22% | 100,500 |
| 2000 Cougar | 38 | 18% | 71,000 |
| 1999 Cougar | 39 | 9% | 69,500 |
| 1997 Cougar | 8 | 11% | 55,500 |
| 1996 Cougar | 3 | 5% | 80,700 |
| 1995 Cougar | 9 | 8% | 35,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shutoff as the oil warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that once the fuel level reached a half tank of gasoline, the vehicle hesitated and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the trans axle and check engine warning lights were illuminated…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while she driving at 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, she was notified by another driver that the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact began to coast onto the emergency lane and removed a child passenger from the vehicle however, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercury Cougars have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Mercury Cougar. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercury Cougar fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercury Cougar?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 61 of 156 complaints, followed by “delivery module” (8).
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