1996 Mercury Cougar recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Mercury Cougar, covering 84,100 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Risk
- The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
Recall number 96V070000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.
- Risk
- Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
Recall number 96V007000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Cougar recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Mercury Cougar has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mercury Cougar have?
2, covering latches/locks/linkages and equipment.
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