NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch Problems

7.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,500 miles

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1999 Mercury Cougar lights problems

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1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #10

Oct 122006

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated the exterior brake lights did not illuminate at all, causing the vehicle to nearly get rear-ended while braking from traveling 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the wiring harness needed replacement due to a short circuit. There was a NHTSA recall #01V032000 pertaining to the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Secondly, the engine hesitated while warming up, accompanied by a rough idle. The vehicle was not seen by a mechanic.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

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problem #9

Jun 152001

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
NHTSA recall campaign 01V032000; Ford issued a brake light recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although the brake lights malfunctioned and have been fixed three (3) times with charges of $402.47 incurred. Dealer replaced brake switch connector and switch.

- Plainsboro, NJ, USA

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problem #8

Nov 302001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
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

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problem #7

May 102001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer received recall notice (01V-032) on the brake lamp switch. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the service, however the dealer didn't have the part.

- Rocky River, OH, USA

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problem #6

Apr 012002

Cougar

  • miles
Brake lamp switch continually overheats, causing speed control/brakelamps fuse to blow. Electrical system fails at or above 5,000 RPM (all electronics suffer from reduced power utill RPM is below 5,000)

- Akron, IN, USA

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problem #5

Nov 302001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
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

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problem #4

Nov 302001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

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problem #3

Nov 302001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
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

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problem #2

May 102001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice (01V-032) on the brake lamp switch. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the service, however the dealer didn't have the part.

- Rocky River, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 292000

Cougar

  • miles
Brake light switch controls release of shifter & won't release if brake lights do not come on. Shifter would not release, left me stranded, had to have car towed to dealership, still waiting for part to come in. Needs override button for driver safety!

- Converse, TX, USA

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