1999 Mercury Cougar

9 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1999 Mercury Cougar

Official recalls have been issued for the 1999 Mercury Cougar by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercury service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercury customer service.

  1. RECALL: Aftermarket Ball Joint Assemblies

    The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 14, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    6,903

  2. RECALL: Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinder

    Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 13, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    7,440

  4. RECALL: Ford/Fuel Delivery Module

    This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 30, 2004
    Vehicles Affected
    88,600

  5. RECALL: Ford/Heater Blower Resistor

    The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 09, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    342,962

  6. RECALL: Ford/Battery Cable Routing

    The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 06, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    120,000

  7. RECALL: Ford/Brake Lamp Switch

    This could cause either a loss of brake lamp function or continuously illuminated brake lamps, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 06, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    33,000

  8. RECALL: Ford/Rear Brake Valve

    If both PCRV's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 09, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    436,200

  9. RECALL: Ford/Door Latch

    The door would not latch when closed. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, it could potentially result in the door opening while the vehicle is in ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 18, 1999
    Vehicles Affected
    10,011

  10. RECALL: Ford/Throttle Cable

    This condition can result in the throttle sticking, binding, or causing high engine RPM. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 20, 1999
    Vehicles Affected
    159,565

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