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1990 MERCURY Cougar
3 Recalls for 1990 MERCURY Cougar
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| 1991-05-06 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF. Remedy: APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE. |
| 1990-02-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. Remedy: REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | paint |
87 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11112292 | |||
| 2017-09-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11024160 | |||
| 2017-09-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11024101 | |||
| 2014-01-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10558771 | |||
| 2010-04-20 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10313173 | |||
| 2004-07-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10080252 | |||
| 1996-01-19 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 977822 | |||
| 1995-08-02 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 969731 | |||
| 1995-10-30 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 974149 | |||
| 1995-10-12 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 973310 | |||
| 1995-09-07 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 971827 | |||
| 1995-03-29 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 962845 | |||
| 1995-03-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 962716 | |||
| 1995-04-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 963405 | |||
| 1995-02-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 959997 | |||
| 1995-02-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 960392 | |||
| 1995-02-01 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 959452 | |||
| 1995-02-01 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 959436 | |||
| 2001-09-25 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 896788 | |||
| 2001-05-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 888486 | |||
| 2000-10-20 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 873486 | |||
| 2000-04-19 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 860625 | |||
| 1999-10-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 851306 | |||
| 1999-10-19 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 851128 | |||
| 1999-04-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 835893 | |||
| 1999-03-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 836198 | |||
| 1999-03-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 835777 | |||
| 1999-01-22 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 833930 | |||
| 1998-08-12 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 826596 | |||
| 1998-07-23 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 825809 | |||
| 1998-08-10 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 826502 | |||
| 1998-02-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 820258 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
SEAT BELTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 818878 | |||
| 1998-02-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 821450 | |||
| 1997-12-15 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 819985 | |||
| 1997-12-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 819963 | |||
| 1997-10-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 817349 | |||
| 1997-07-29 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 814519 | |||
| 1997-08-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 815339 | |||
| 1997-05-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 808691 | |||
| 1997-02-18 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 809052 | |||
| 1996-12-05 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 805935 | |||
| 1997-01-02 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 807010 | |||
| 1997-02-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 807696 | |||
| 1999-09-22 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 808402 | |||
| 1997-02-28 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 808037 | |||
| 1996-10-24 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 803998 | |||
| 1996-09-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 802315 | |||
| 1996-09-05 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 801877 | |||
| 1996-08-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 800933 | |||
| 1996-10-30 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 804275 | |||
| 2000-11-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 785219 | |||
| 2001-02-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 740927 | |||
| 2000-11-05 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 735763 | |||
| 2000-10-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 734140 | |||
| 2000-09-08 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 730731 | |||
| 2000-05-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 722951 | |||
| 2000-04-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 721311 | |||
| 2000-04-01 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 720869 | |||
| 2000-03-16 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 720218 | |||
| 2000-02-19 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 718966 | |||
| 2000-02-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | SEATS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 719214 | |||
| 2000-02-24 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 719207 | |||
| 2000-02-24 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 719203 | |||
| 2000-02-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 718507 | |||
| 1999-06-20 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 707698 | |||
| 1999-05-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 706835 | |||
| 1999-01-13 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 702173 | |||
| 1996-09-30 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 601564 | |||
| 1996-10-28 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 601988 | |||
| 2002-05-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 565699 | |||
| 2002-05-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 565699 | |||
| 1999-06-16 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 546132 | |||
| 1999-02-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 543889 | |||
| 1998-03-24 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 533060 | |||
| 1998-02-06 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 530409 | |||
| 1997-09-03 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 521645 | |||
| 1997-08-22 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 522869 | |||
| 1997-09-25 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 522467 | |||
| 1996-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 512181 | |||
| 1996-12-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 512169 | |||
| 1996-01-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 500631 | |||
| 1997-03-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 810500 | |||
| 1995-02-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
ODI Number: 482618 | |||
| 1995-10-25 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 487370 | |||
| 1996-07-31 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 506915 | |||
| 1996-07-24 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 506595 |
5 Investigations for 1990 MERCURY Cougar
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-30 | 1993-12-30 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | |
| 1995-03-27 | 1995-07-31 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |
| 1990-04-11 | 1990-06-26 | STRUCTURE | |
| 1990-06-26 | 1992-02-25 | STRUCTURE | |
| 1993-12-30 | 1994-12-30 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
34 Service Alerts for 1990 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1997-03-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-13 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-10 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-10 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-07-01 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE – FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT – UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1990 MERCURY Cougar
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