CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Mercury Cougar has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
1985 Mercury Cougar recalls
Most common 1985 Mercury Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
GOODYEAR TIRES (P215/70R15) FAILED. *SLC
WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS. WHEN CONSUMER REACHES TO 60 MPH VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO COAST OFF THE HIGHWAY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD SURGE & ACCELERATE; WOULD HAVE FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME TO SLOW DOWN. AFTER DRIVING A WHILE WOULD PULL OFF ROAD & TURN VEHICLE OFF & THEN RESTART; NO SIGN OF SURGING/ACCELERATING; PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. TOOK TO DEALER & COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
BASICALLY THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, WHEN SWITCH WAS REMOVED BY OWNER THE SWITCH WAS CHARGED AND BURNED. ALSO SOME WIRING WAS BURNED. *AK
1985 Mercury Cougar questions
Does the 1985 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Mercury Cougar: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercury Cougar?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Tires (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercury Cougar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.