2000 Mercury Cougar Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 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.

• 04V421000Aug 30, 200488,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1999–2002

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.

  Possible consequence: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be…

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• 01V031000Feb 6, 2001120,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1999–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines. The battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. If misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a no-start condition.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and, if it is damaged, will replace the cable. Additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. Also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will…

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• 00V075000Mar 9, 2000436,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
  Covers: Mercury Cougar 1999–2000, Ford Contour 1996–2000, Mercury Mystique 1996–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.

  Possible consequence: If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

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