1993 Mercury Cougar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Mercury Cougar, 5% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,500 miles. 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.
“- the contact stated that on march 14, 2007 she began to smell fumes in the 1993 Mercury Cougar. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who discovered that there was recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings on this particular year, make and model, but the contacts vehicle was not included. The consumer has provided an invoice for repair. Updated 05/04/07”
NHTSA complaint #10186204, filed 2007-03, 150,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The contact had recall repairs performed in december 1997. The vehicle started experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall. She had the vehicle repaired by a local service dealer. Since recall repairs had already been performed the manufacturer could not offer any additional assistance. Updayed 11/29/2005 -”
NHTSA complaint #10142033, filed 2005-11, 115,000 miles“Your site says there are 3 recalls on my car but ford says there are none on my car but I know theres at least one becaus I had it fixed bye them (the fule line recall I had fixed bye them ) thay clame the outher 2 recalls dont appliy to my car is this true or are thay hidding something or just dont want to pay to fix the recall please let me know thank you”
NHTSA complaint #725478, filed 2000-07“The fuel line assembly chaffed through. This problem was supposed to have been fixed with NHTSA campaign id 97v159000. Ford doesn't want to know anything, says it was fixed in 1999 on this car. I have the part and it is worn thru from chaffing the floor pan just like the recall said. Fuel leaked out under pressure and I'm lucky no fire developed. I feel this recall was either not done or not done properly, there was not chaff material on the lines as mentioned in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #744365, filed 2001-04“Received recall notice (#97v159000) & called dealer & given a date. Took vehicle, after arriving at dealership, was informed that no parts available for repairs. Had to call another dealership that had the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #819525, filed 1997-11Related 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 1993 Mercury Cougar
105 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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