1980 Mercury Cougar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1980 Mercury Cougar. Newest first.
Intercontinental auto parts IS recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle IS in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
Remedy
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Rear axle assemblies intended for other vehicles may have been installed in the involved vehicles. The wheel cylinders may not be the correct size. This could affect braking performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace any incorrect wheel cylinders without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While using headlights they would flash intermittenly at the same time. Also, consumer noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
While driving driver's side window fell out. dealer was contacted, and stated that the cost of the window would be picked up by the consumer. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake failure
Summary:the spring under investigation causes the latching pawl toengage the teeth of the ratchet whereby the parking brake IS retainedin the applied position.if the spring fails, the pedal follows theoperators foot back up into the released position.ford states that it issued the bulletin in order to inform…
Summary:the spring under investigation causes the latching pawl toengage the teeth of the ratchet whereby the parking brake IS retainedin the applied position.if the spring fails, the pedal follows theoperators foot back up into the released position.ford states that it issued the bulletin in order to inform dealersthat the spring was newly available as a separate part.previously,it was necessary to replace the entire parking brake control assembly inorder to obtain a new spring.since the failure of the spring will not cause the parking brake tosuddenly and unexpectedly release and since there IS adequate warningof the failure, no safety defect trend was found.===
- Power brake booster
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford initiated service actionsto check for engine idle speed, to decrease booster runout, and to furtherreduce the initial brake pedal travel.analysis:the majority of the reports are dated in the 1979-1981 era.most accidents occurred in the first two years of operation.status:a…
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford initiated service actionsto check for engine idle speed, to decrease booster runout, and to furtherreduce the initial brake pedal travel.analysis:the majority of the reports are dated in the 1979-1981 era.most accidents occurred in the first two years of operation.status:a survey of about 2,000 subject car owners concerning the boosterproblem has been completed.the acsc report was received 6/10/87.closed 7/23/87.===
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