CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Mercury Cougar has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 454 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 3 fires, 27 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (110 reports).
1999 Mercury Cougar recalls
Most common 1999 Mercury Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 454 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 110 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 73 |
| Visibility | 56 |
| Power Train | 53 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 |
| Structure | 38 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
What owners report
YES, I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2017. WHEN I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, EVERYTHING SEEMED PERFECTLY FINE. YET, THE DAY I RECEIVED IT, I WENT TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP. UPON RETURNING HOME, 1 MILE., THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD BY THE SELLER ALL WAS PERFECTLY FINE. DRIVE THE CAR, IT WILL BE FINE. I WAS CONCERNED AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER RUNNING SOME DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A CATALYIC CONVERTER, REPAIRS OVER $1500.00. I WAS READING THE RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS CAMPAIGN ID# NHTSA 04V421000. THE RECALL WAS FOR CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER I THE FUEL DELIVERY MODE(FDM) CAN REDUCE AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGI
I GOT IN MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER WORK IN THE PARKING LOT AND STARTED MY CAR AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. IT STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS AND IS NO LONGER ON. IT SEEMS LIKE NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OR PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM. EVERYTIME I ROLL UP MY WINDOWS, MY LIGHTS DIM AS IF THE BATTERY IS DYING. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL DOESN'T SHUT OFF AND IM NOT ABLE TO CHANGE THE SPEED.
TRANSMISSION HAVING PROBLEMS GOING INTO GEAR CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND CATCHING GEARS WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE ONLY GETS UP TO 30 MPH
CALIPERS CONSTANTLY FALLS OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK UP
I HAVE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMMITION SHIFTING 1ST TO SECOND CHANGES AT 3000RPM BUT WHEN I CHANGE PARK TO DRIVE SHAKES MOTOR BAD , ONE OF THE WIRES START SMOKING I LIKE I PUT TAPE AROUND WIRED BURND. TEMPERATURE IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT WHEN I OPEN THE HOOD THE CAR IS VERY HOT EVERY TIME I TRIED DRIVING IT AT FREEWAY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING I LIKE I PAID TO GET IT FIX AND STILL DOES THE SAME.
1999 Mercury Cougar questions
Does the 1999 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1999 Mercury Cougar: Fuel System, Gasoline; Electrical System; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Cougar?
Based on 454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (110), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (85), Engine And Engine Cooling (73).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.