Auto Recalls for Consumers

1990 MERCURY COUGAR Recall - Campaign #90V026000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 MERCURY COUGAR RECALL - #90V026000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.

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Vehicle 1990 MERCURY COUGAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/1/1990 - 1/1/1990
Recalled on 2/22/1990
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/9/1990
# Affected 72
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
 
Description BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Consequences CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective action REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Notes SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.
See also 1990 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

1990 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
Technical Service Bulletins Oct 31, 2001 - 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

Mar 05, 2001 - 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Jan 05, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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