1992 Mercury Cougar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Mercury Cougar, 10% of the 92 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer smelled gas coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealer stated that the fuel line was rubbing against the chassis, causing worn holes in the fuel line. The problem has been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #818550, filed 1997-11“Recall #797v159000, fuel line leakage: received recall notice in november. Took car in december 1, scheduled an appointment for a week later. Have been calling and they don't have the parts yet.”
NHTSA complaint #820594, filed 1998-01“Gas tank is loose on the side due to the material being out of shape and gas is flowing around while consumer is driving vehicle. In short, fuel tank is distorted.”
NHTSA complaint #834934, filed 1999-02Related recalls
- 97V159000Sep 22, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois…Covers: Mercury Cougar 1992–1993, Ford Thunderbird 1992–1993
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 49 | 52% |
| 2001 | 26 | 32% |
| 2000 | 46 | 22% |
| 1999 | 46 | 10% |
| 1997 | 8 | 11% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 10% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Cougar
27 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury Cougar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology