Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mercury cougar. The contact smelled something burning while driving 50 MPH. The headlights and instrument panel lights dimmed and the headlights began to flicker. The dealer stated that the circuit breaker had a short circuit. Recall number 99v275000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) was found. The current and failure mileages were 141,000.
1991 Mercury Cougar electrical problems
11 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch4
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Mercury Cougar electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mercury Cougar electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
What 1991 Mercury Cougar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel tank sender/pump leaks at soldered tube, causing fumes.
Electrical short.
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
Parked car and it caught on fire.*ak consumer statesvehicle was parked and about 15 minutes later it was on fire near steering wheel area.
Drove vehicle about 200 yds, saw smoke coming from steering column, stopped & checked under hood, few minutes later flames were coming from steering column.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the altenator. Please describe.
An electrical short or shock caused the ignition switch and wires in the steering column to catch on fire while parked. Please describe.
While parked in front of home, owner heard explosion sound; came out to check; vehicle was engulfed with flames inside and outside, underdash/underhood.
Ignition switch failure, causes loss of power windows and braking. Tt
Questions about the 1991 Mercury Cougar electrical
Does the 1991 Mercury Cougar have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Mercury Cougar, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Cougar electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Mercury Cougar electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Cougar have the most electrical problems?
The Mercury Cougar model years with the most electrical complaints are 1999 (99 complaints), 2000 (63 complaints) and 1990 (19 complaints).
Other 1991 Mercury Cougar problems
Engine 17Brakes 11Acceleration 9Seat belts 9Lights 8Fuel system 6Visibility 6Suspension 4Body 2Locks 2Airbags 1Tires 1Transmission 1Wheels 1
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