CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mercury Cougar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 9 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (21 reports).
1990 Mercury Cougar recalls
Most common 1990 Mercury Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 86 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
What owners report
SEAT BELT DOESN'T STAY LOCKED AND LATCH BROKE, AUTOMATIC HEAD LIGHTS DON'T WORK THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DON'T WORK AND AS SOON AS IS GETS SO HOT IT VAPER LOCKS A LOT
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE FLICKERING ON OFF OF DASH LIGHTS,PANEL COMPLETELY OUT AND NOW WILL NOT COME BACK ON,CREATING AN ISSUE DRIVING,UNABLE TO SEE SPEED,MILAGE GAS USAGE,WHEN CHECKING UNDER HOOD I WAS GIVEN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK,THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING,IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF MOTOR
HEAVY TRAFFIC ON STATE HIGHWAY ENGINE OVERHEATING ALARM ACTIVATED,INCIDENT HAS OCCURED TWICE,IN TRAFFIC,EVERYTHING HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND I HAD TO PULL OFF OF HIGHWAY, OTHER COMPLAINT DASH PANEL LIGHTS OUT WITH DEFINITELY ELECTRICAL ISSUE,ALMOST WILL NOT START,THIS OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AND NOW EILL NOT COME BACK ON AT ALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT A FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
THE CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ACCELERATED WAY TOO FAST AND HE BOLTED FORWARD STRIKING A CONCRETE BARRIER. *DT CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL LETTER REGARDING RESULTS FROM INCIDENT. *TGW 04/06/10 THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
1990 Mercury Cougar questions
Does the 1990 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Mercury Cougar: Electrical System:Ignition; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mercury Cougar?
Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21), Vehicle Speed Control (19), Seat Belts (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.