How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Cougar have?

The 1999 Mercury Cougar has 7 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1999 Mercury Cougar?

The most recent recall was issued on July 9, 2001 and relates to the electrical system system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1999 Mercury Cougar?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 1999 Mercury Cougar involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1999 Mercury Cougar affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 3 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1999 Mercury Cougar Recalls

1999 Mercury Cougar

1999 Mercury Cougar Recalls

The 1999 Mercury Cougar has 7 recalls, the most serious involving three separate fire risks: a heater blower resistor that can arc and melt wiring, a misrouted battery cable that can short against the power steering line, and an accelerator cable that can stick and prevent the throttle from returning to idle.

The door latch is also a concern across two related filings: a coating on the latch pawl swells in humid conditions, causing it to stick in the unlatched position so the door appears closed but is not fully engaged and can swing open while driving. On the lighting side, the brake lamp switch terminals can overheat and either knock out the brake lights entirely or leave them stuck on, both of which reduce the ability of drivers behind you to judge when you are slowing down.

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

July 9, 2001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

At a glance

What can fail

The heater blower resistor's rough stainless steel blades can scrape and damage the copper connector in the wiring harness. Over time, this damage increases electrical resistance and can cause the circuit to fail completely.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the heater blower resistor and install a new wiring harness jumper to restore proper electrical connection.

NHTSA Campaign #01V230000 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaCritical

February 21, 2001

ELECTRICAL

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