The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. In 2003, the engine failed when fuel was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired under warranty. Currently, fuel is not able to enter into the engine. The vehicle will start and then shut off. A diagnostic test has not been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle has also had electrical failures, which caused the battery to fail four times in four years. The battery cable has been retightened several times and replaced once. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 99,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

Most recent information is given. Had to have alternator replaced twice with in a 7-8 month period due to a recall issued by Ford on February 6, 2001. NHTSA campaign id number: 01V031000. I had 2 dealerships search for recalls using my VIN, no recalls came up.

- Erie, PA, USA

3/21/05 vehicle taken to Lincoln Mercury driveability concern by>>( my wife)>>>check engine light on, they fond intake gaskets leaking vac & bank 2 also monitor are very active need tune up and plug wires and tires... my wife gave them all technical service bulletins diagnostic trouble codes PO420 & PO430 paper....also, told them 99-Mercury Cougar 2.5L engine stall and have inability to start car...they kept paper, and told her she need new battery cables!!!! call manufacturer on tsb and recall, we was told there was no recall on our vehicle I.D. number....etc........consumer reports used car buying guide fond recall ---99-00 Mercury Cougar with 2.5L V6 engine----natsa number #01I009000 please help.............

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

01 V 031 000/battery cable routing: Vehicle has an ongoing problem with stalling. Vehicle been to the dealer for repairs, and the problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

The consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle due to the amount of recalls that have been issued on the vehicle since the date purchased, brake pressure control valve 00V-075, battery cable routing 01V-031, brake lamp switch jumper harness 01V-032.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle due to the amount of recalls that have been issued on the vehicle since the date purchased, brake pressure control valve 00V-075, battery cable routing 01V-031, brake lamp switch jumper harness 01V-032.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle due to the amount of recalls that have been issued on the vehicle since the date purchased, brake pressure control valve 00V-075, battery cable routing 01V-031, brake lamp switch jumper harness 01V-032.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle due to the amount of recalls that have been issued on the vehicle since the date purchased, brake pressure control valve 00V-075, battery cable routing 01V-031, brake lamp switch jumper harness 01V-032.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The victims parents believe that recall 01V-031 of the misrouted battery cable may have been the result of there daughters death, the recall was recieved 1-Mar-01, 4 months after the accident occured. Nlm

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

Prior to recall notice 01V-031 the vehicle experienced electrical problems which caused the vehicle to stall while driving, the consumer left the vehicle to get assistance and upon returning to the vehicle he found the front of the vehicle was on fire. Nlm

- Franklin, WI, USA

The dealer refuses to repair recall 01V-031 because the consumer lodged a complaint against them. Nlm

- Lakewood, CA, USA

Persistent high pitched whine comes thru the speakers in the car. Noise intensifies with more gas. Told it was altenator but now is said to be "normal". gromets on the emergency brake cables were left off during assmebly of the car. Dealership neglects consumer in response to fixing these problems.

- Billerica, MA, USA