2000 Mercury Cougar electrical problems

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Electrical · 38,600 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the battery failed and multiple warning indicators, including the check engine indicator, illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics to have the battery replaced. After multiple incorrect diagnostics, it was determined that the battery cable routing was defective. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v031000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,600.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · VA

Letter from congressman griffith on behalf of constituent re electrical safety issues with 2000 mercury cougar. *tgw the consumer stated he constantly experienced wiring/electrical problems.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Electrical · 63,127 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the interior lights and headlights flickered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wiring harness had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 01v031000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 63,127 and current mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2013 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the windshield wipers, speedometer and the exterior lighting began operating sporadically after the vehicle had been serviced under the recall. The contact also noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle also stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and there was burning odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the battery and alternator would have replaced. The failure occurred a second time after the repair. The vehicle was not taken back to be repaired again. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v031000 (electrical system:battery:cables), that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Electrical · 135,288 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the wheel locked and the radio shut off, similar to the failure listed under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 ( electrical system:battery:cables). The contact was unable to restart the vehicle without a jump. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 135,288.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · IL

There is an electrical issue that is effecting my vehicle. I have a v6 engine, and the instrument cluster, radio, interior lights, and head lights flicker when I start up my car and continue to do so. I went online to look at possibly recalls and saw that there was one decribing the exact issue I have. I called the ford dealership in huntley, illinois and talked to a guy in the service department, named mike. He told me that the recall only affected certain mercury cougars from certain plants.... I am alson having issues with the transmission range sensor.

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced and the contact received a jump start before he was able to start the vehicle. The vehicle remained on for a few minutes before stalling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the alternator would need to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but found that the headlights were intermittently dimming. The contact was advised by the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 (electrical system: battery: cables). The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and that fuel was not traveling to the engine correctly even with a full tank of fuel. The dealer and manufacturer both advised that contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle would lack power. The battery and alternator were replaced but to no avail. The contact located a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000- electrical system: battery: cables) but was told by the manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 62,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 2/17/2011

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,788 miles · MD · fire

My car stalled while in the middle of a busy intersection while in motion. Later find out that I need a new fuel pump. Was not aware it was under recall. Paid to have it fixed in july of 2009. Repair shop failed to put my VIN, mileage, and correct year of vehicle on invoice resulting in not being able to get my money back from ford. Recall was good through january 31, 2010. My car once again stalled while at a stop light sparks and small flames when attempting to start after stalling. Electrical problem, and ford is doing nothing about it. I replaced the battery and still no crank or clicking. Also listed as a recall. Spend $651.02 to have fuel pump fixed and now can't get my money back because repair shop did not fill out invoice correctly. Now will have to possibly pay over a $1,000.00 to fix the electrical issue... When the fuel pump was fixed, the shop failed to secure the gas tank correctly causing fuel to pour out while driving at a rate of a gallon per minute. Ford is now doing everything they can to avoid paying me back for the recall services after I was informed by a ford customer service rep that I would be paid back. I have been back and forth for weeks now to the dealership and I have been told over and over again with a new excuse everytime as to why they can not repay me...