1989 Mercury Cougar Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1989 Mercury Cougar. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1988–1993, Ford Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mustang 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 89V080000May 19, 198910,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Springs
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1989, Ford Thunderbird 1989

  Reported issue: Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture.

  Possible consequence: This could result in rear suspension failure at theaffected wheel with an adverse affect on control of the car, which couldcause an accident.

  Remedy: Replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.

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• 89V081000May 19, 1989113,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1989, Ford Thunderbird 1989

  Reported issue: Due to contact between the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel and the front stabilizer bar, there may be increased brake pedal travel following low speed turning maneuvers.

  Possible consequence: This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.

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• 88V165000Oct 18, 1988124 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1989, Ford Thunderbird 1989

  Reported issue: Plastic rollover valve mounting plate may not be properly sealed to the plastic fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: Fuel or vapor could leak, which could result in a vehiclefire.

  Remedy: Replace fuel tank.

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