Tl*- the contact stated that on march 14, 2007 she began to smell fumes in the 1993 mercury cougar. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who discovered that there was recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings on this particular year, make and model, but the contacts vehicle was not included. *ak the consumer has provided an invoice for repair. Updated 05/04/07
1993 Mercury Cougar fuel system problems
10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
- Delivery3
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Storage: tank assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Cougar fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Recall number 97V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel line jumper
To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally
RQ97011
What 1993 Mercury Cougar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated there was the federal safety agency recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The contact had recall repairs performed in december 1997. The vehicle started experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall. She had the vehicle repaired by a local service dealer. Since recall repairs had already been performed the manufacturer could not offer any additional assistance. *ak updayed 11/29/2005 -
Filler neck cover plate door sticks intermittently, and unable to refuel the vehicle at times, dealer has been notified.*ak.
The fuel line assembly chaffed through. This problem was supposed to have been fixed with the federal safety agency campaign id 97v159000. Ford doesn't want to know anything, says it was fixed in 1999 on this car. I have the part and it is worn thru from chaffing the floor pan just like the recall said. Fuel leaked out under pressure and I'm lucky no fire developed. I feel this recall was either not done or not done properly, there was not chaff material on the lines as mentioned in the recall.
Your site says there are 3 recalls on my car but ford says there are none on my car but I know theres at least one becaus I had it fixed bye them (the fule line recall I had fixed bye them ) thay clame the outher 2 recalls dont appliy to my car is this true or are thay hidding something or just dont want to pay to fix the recall please let me know thank you
Recall # 97v159000; mr. Brylesky is not satisfied with the recall remedy because of the fuel lines are hanging below the frame of the car. This could cause a fire.
Recall 97v159000,fuel line leakage; consumer has been waiting for the recall parts for two months.
Recall # 97v159000: consumer contacted the dealer to have recall problem corrcted, consumer was told parts not available.
Had received recall notice (#97v159000) in mail. Called dealer & set appointment. Took vehicle in & left it. Returned later in day to pick up vehicle. Was informed after arriving that no parts were available.
Received recall notice (#97v159000) & called dealer & given a date. Took vehicle, after arriving at dealership, was informed that no parts available for repairs. Had to call another dealership that had the parts.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Cougar fuel system
Does the 1993 Mercury Cougar have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Mercury Cougar, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Cougar fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Cougar fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Cougar have the most fuel system problems?
The Mercury Cougar model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2002 (49 complaints), 1999 (46 complaints) and 2000 (46 complaints).
Other 1993 Mercury Cougar problems
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