CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Mercury Cougar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (28 reports).
1992 Mercury Cougar recalls
Most common 1992 Mercury Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 92 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
What owners report
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, SOMETIMES WILL BLINK BACK ON AND SOMETIMES NOT. VERY DANGEROUS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MUST PULL OVER AND WAIT EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME TO CONTINUE DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD REMAIN STUCK AND THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT WOULD FAIL TO SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING SHORTS AND SPARKS. EFFECTING TURN SIGNALS, BLOWER MOTOR AND OTHER ELC. FORD ADVISED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED WITH A 1996 RECALL FOR THE SWITCH AND THAT IT WAS SERVICED AND REPLACED. YEA - REPLACED WITH A FAULTY ONE! FORD REP. SAID THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS AT ALL! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET SPOKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WILL SPORADICALLY FAIL AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V275000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 139,000.
1992 Mercury Cougar questions
Does the 1992 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 Mercury Cougar: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mercury Cougar?
Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (28), Engine And Engine Cooling (21), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.