Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall - Campaign #00V075000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 MERCURY COUGAR RECALL - #00V075000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

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.

Reviews & Complaints View all complaints filed for the 1999 MERCURY COUGAR

Read review for the 1999 MERCURY COUGAR
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Send Email
Send to a friend

Hide Form

Recall Details
Vehicle 1999 MERCURY COUGAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 12/6/1997 - 3/16/2000
Recalled on 3/14/2000
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 10/11/2000
# Affected 436,200
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2000 FOR THE 1996-1998 MODEL VEHICLES AND ON OCTOBER 11, 2000, FOR THE 1999-2000 MODEL VEHICLES.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Technical Service Bulletins Apr 28, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Apr 15, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Apr 08, 2005 - 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT

Apr 07, 2005 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Jan 06, 2005 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT

View all Technical Service Bulletins



Comments

Do you drive a 1999 MERCURY COUGAR?

Just because a car has been recalled does not mean it is not a reliable car. Millions of cars get recalled every year. Recalls often involve problems that are rare but could cause a serious problem if they occur. So the risk to any given driver is often remote, even though there may be a few high-profile incidents traced to the problem.

Tell us what you think.

Your Name:


Your Comment:


Home  •  Car Recalls  •  Tires  •  Motorcycles  •  RVs  •  Commercial Vehicles  •  Car Seats  •  Complaints  •  Sitemap  •  Privacy Policy

Edmunds  •  Kelley Blue Book  •  SaferCar.gov  •  Consumer Recalls  •  Government Recalls
Follow arfc_recalls on TwitterRSS Feeds