1995 Mercury Cougar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
109 complaints9 involved a crash4 involved a fire5 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle drove differently at different temperatures. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle drove differently at different temperatures. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the purvis ford inc located at 3660 jefferson davis hwy #1, fredericksburg, va 22408, where the failure could not be diagnosed. The technician stated that it could be the ignition module, distributor, or the power control module. The manufacturer was contacted and a message was left on the voicemail recorder. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Electrical system
I was driving along hwy about 40 miles an hour when car engine stops. this stops power steering, brakes etc. To stop working and you have a hard time pulling off the road. waited about 10 minutes and car cools down a little. it will then start up again and you can go again for about 1/2 mile or so and engine dies again.
- Vehicle speed control
When slowing down from highway speeds, approximately 70 mph, I tapped the brakes to disengage the cruse control, after making my exit in to a residential area the cruse control tried to resume my last recorded speed without me pressing any of the cruse controls. The car reached about 50mph in a 35mph zone and the rpm's spiked to about 5000 before I had to manually turn off the cruse control.
- Suspension › Front · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Dt: the contact stated approximately 18 months ago he had the front end redone. thirteen months later the left ball joint failed and it was replaced under warranty. Then, he noticed y that the right ball joint malfunctioned. upon contacting the dealership, they stated the warranty expired. no repairs have been made. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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…
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. Being the fuel system IS under pressure and the line wore through this IS the reason the car started slower than normal andwhy there was a gasoline smell.luckily this failure didn't cause a fire in my car especially since it was in my garage though the mechanic said it could have. The fuel tank had to be removed and reinstalled along with the purchase and replacement of the entire fuel lines from the fuel tank to the engine at an unnecessary expense to me. I read a consumer reports article about recalls for 92 -93 mercury cougars and another one for 97 cougars and am reporting this same problem on my 1995 cougar.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Transmission was not performing. Well. consumer stated that gears were not changing, and the vehicle was making a loud noise. it was discovered that ball joints were defective. the mass air flow sensor was replaced.*ak
- Unknown or other
Information request concerning recalls or mechanical problems for the 1995 mercury cougar.*mr *cb *jb
- Vehicle speed control
Odometer stopped at 40,296. I have spoken to other owners of my same car and they have the same problem. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Blew a head gasket in my 1995 mercury cougar due to a recall that was not performed by bell ford on may 23, 2002 when the car was brought in for that reason only. when I contacted bell ford and mercury on march 27, 2003, neither will pay for the work that now needs to be done. I am now left…
Blew a head gasket in my 1995 mercury cougar due to a recall that was not performed by bell ford on may 23, 2002 when the car was brought in for that reason only. when I contacted bell ford and mercury on march 27, 2003, neither will pay for the work that now needs to be done. I am now left without a car until it IS fixed and a large bill to pay when this could have all been avoided if the recall was done when my car was brought in. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Multi- functional switch for (signals, bright lights, flasher and wipers defective). *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine seige up causing to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any additional information. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that check engine light stayed on and rpm's jump from 2000 to 3000 causing the vehicle to loose all power. The dealer changed main sensor and the check engine light problem stopped, but rpm's problem continued. Dealer changed speed sensor and the problem still exists. Finally the head gaskets were replaced. *Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Fuel injection lines were improperly installed, this caused friction against the fuel tank and chafed a hole through the fuel line, causing a leak. *slc
- Power train
Consumer states odometer IS inoperative, dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
A green fluid was leaking from the engine compartment. Dealer was contacted, located cracks in radiator, dealer informed consumer anti-freeze was leaking. *ak *yd
- Vehicle speed control
Gas pedal got stuck to the floor, and the car just off by it self for a 1/4 mile. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission · Unknown or other
The transmission failed. nlm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Plastic headlight assembly was melted and both light sockets were burned black. this had smoked on different occasions. bulbs being used are too hot for assembly, as there IS no air venitlation for the heat to be vented. I will now have to replace entire assembly. while it did not cause a…
Plastic headlight assembly was melted and both light sockets were burned black. this had smoked on different occasions. bulbs being used are too hot for assembly, as there IS no air venitlation for the heat to be vented. I will now have to replace entire assembly. while it did not cause a fire, it could have been a source of ignition since the plastic had melted and was actually touching the bulb. luckily, the bulb blew and a fire did not occur. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Ford/mercury knew of the problem with the head gaskets on the 1995 3.8L V-6 engines and failed to send out any information in a timely manner. this means that there are quite a few cars that had already reached the mileage limit that they were willing to extend the warranty up to. we did not…
Ford/mercury knew of the problem with the head gaskets on the 1995 3.8L V-6 engines and failed to send out any information in a timely manner. this means that there are quite a few cars that had already reached the mileage limit that they were willing to extend the warranty up to. we did not receive notification about the problem with the head gaste until after the car had over 100,000 miles on it. so what it boils down to IS that we get shafted because of ford. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission
Air conditioner switch overheats and will melt the plastic for dashboard. this IS a potential fire hazard.*ak the transmission shudders and new parts were installed. *yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Unknown or other
Not shifting properly @ 35,000 miles; gears not shifting @ 45,174 miles; missing really bad, acting like going dead @ 51,066; check engine light - stalls @ 58,000; engine slipping gears @ 59,149; feels like engine going into neutral while driving @ 59758; 70,000+ still having transmission problems - engine slipping gears, not shifting properly and going into neutral while driving.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission problem was reported to dealer and nothing done. the paint regarding the clear coat IS too thick and turning white even though wax and polishing have been done consistant from the beginning or since purchase. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Sending unit in gas tank, window motor driver side,timing gasket leaking. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failure: despite diligent maintenance ,frequent oil changes. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Blower switch/resistor or wiring harness
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *Mjs
- 6090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3030300Unknown
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 625888Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625878Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 616506Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s). This condition may result in engine coolant leakage, which, if not detected, can cause engine overheating.
- 613868Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8L engine head gaskets.
- 613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions.
- 613261Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement.
- 613082Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *Mjs
- 612301Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607436Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor.
- 606956Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns.
- 606428Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission IS cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms).
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