1993 Mercury Cougar Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1993 Mercury Cougar, 3% of the 195 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When driving at any speed vehicle overheats and stalls,vehicle dies out, and the temperature gauge light goes off. The engine check light keeps coming on. Dealer stated the problem was within the radiator, and the radiator was replaced. Vehicle has been in the shop twice, and the dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833356, filed 1999-01“The original paint is prematurely flaking in areas that have not been damaged and seems to be from wind abrasion which has been a problem with many ford products. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #718467, filed 2000-02“Evenflo child safety seat model # 205105p1, dom 02-oct-1997: handle failed to lock upon picking up carrier. If child hadn't been buckled in, would have fallen on ground, as seat turned upside down.”
NHTSA complaint #548060, filed 1999-08“Dashboard computer system goes crazy. When this happens there's no way to tell how fast car is traveling. Also, oil gauge will show that vehicle overheated when it did not overheat.”
NHTSA complaint #850453, filed 1998-11Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Cougar
105 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 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.
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