1995 Mercury Cougar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Mercury Cougar, 8% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“One day I went out to my car to go to work and there was a strong odor of gasoline apparent. I proceeded to start my car and found it slow to start though it did start up after a bit.that evening after work again there was a gas smell and again it took longer to fire up.upon arriving home there was a big wet spot on my garage floor which was obviously gasoline and at work the next day another puddle of gas where I normally park. I took the car to my repair facility where they told me my fuel lines had worn through [chafed] if you will by improper installation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108317, filed 2005-01, 35,000 miles“Engine sucked water through intake and air cleaner during storm at ft. Meyers beach fla. Nhtsa item number sb600588 ford motor denied any clain to fix or compensate me for cost of over 4000 dollars I had car checked at the Mercury dealer in ft. Myers , but they coul d t fix it for 2 weeks I returned home at 45 miles per hour and contacked the local dealer ,they said it wasn't covered . They said that if I had purched it from them they might have helped me. …”
NHTSA complaint #707445, filed 1999-06“This vehicle has a rubber fuel line that is mounted at the top of the gas tank that run down near the side of the tank. Gas line is rubbing, causing wear in the line which is results in a leak. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #845931, filed 1999-08Fuel 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 1995 Mercury Cougar
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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