'89 Mercury Cougar Recalls
| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
COUGAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected:
1989 MERCURY COUGAR
Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Potential Units Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected: |
COUGAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
113200
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 MERCURY COUGAR
Summary:
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
Potential Units Affected:
113200
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
OCT 18, 1988 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
COUGAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
124
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 18, 1988
Model Affected:
1989 MERCURY COUGAR
Summary:
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
Consequence:
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Potential Units Affected:
124
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Model Affected: |
COUGAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
10600
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 MERCURY COUGAR
Summary:
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Potential Units Affected:
10600
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY