The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the latch pawl sticks in the open or unlatched position. As a consequence, the door does not latch when closed. While driving various speeds, the door opens. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V226000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000. Updated 7/9/09 updated 07/17/09.

- Francestown, NH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The front and driver's door latch stuck on the vehicle, causing the doors not to close properly. While making a left turn the passenger's door came open. There were no injuries. The local mechanic stated that the door latch stuck the current vehicle and failure mileage were 146000. Updated 04/05/07.

- Elizabeth Cithy, NC, USA

In August of 2004, the passenger side door on my 1999 Mercury Cougar became stuck in the closed position and the automatic door locks were disabled. There was a recall for the door latch for this vehicle (recall 99V226000). High humidity had caused damaged to the door latches, which were replaced as a result of the recall. The day my car door became stuck in the closed position had highs close to 100 degrees, which I believe was the cause of this malfunction. I was told by the manufacturer of my vehicle that this problem was corrected by the time my vehicle was built. However the recall took place 7 months after I purchased my vehicle in 1999.

- Stockton, CA, USA

There is a pin in my passenger door that falls out every few months or so. (about 3-5 times since it first happened) we just hold the door up and hammer the pin back into place when it happens and it stays for a few months. We've tried a few different kinds of clips to hold it in place to no avail. The door falls 1/2 way off and just hangs there. It hasn't happened while the car is moving...just when the car is parked and a passenger opens the door. The car was also sold to me with a bad bearing on the rear passenger tire...not sure if that's normal either around 40,000 miles. Also, my fuel pump burned out around 46,000 miles...not sure if that's normal for a car or not.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

Drivers side door would not close due to a faulty latch. Nlm

- Springfiel, VA, USA

Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts (99V-226). Mjs

- Huntsville, AL, USA

Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts (99V-226). Mjs

- Huntsville, AL, USA

Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts (99V-226). Mjs

- Huntsville, AL, USA

Door latches are not catching. Latches on both the driver's / passenger's side are not closing / securing properly. Incident with both doors only happened since vehicle was repaired.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Drivers side door would not close due to a faulty latch. Nlm

- Springfiel, VA, USA