2001 Mercury Cougar fuel system problems

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shutoff as the oil warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the fuel sensor, relay sensor, fuel injection senor and multiple other parts were replaced. Despite multiple repairs to the vehicle, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and they informed her that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) which was linked to her failure. A dealer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that once the fuel level reached a half tank of gasoline, the vehicle hesitated and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the trans axle and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Columbia ford lincoln hyundai (700 7th ave, longview, wa 98632) was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 177,810 miles · IN · fire

Battery light is on and has for awhile. Lights keep blowing fuses. And today I had to rip out a headlight or the car would have set on fire.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The contact, with the help of other drivers, had to physically push the vehicle out of traffic to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump motor burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,800 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel delivery module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v421000(fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,800.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 159,000 miles · WV

Car started hesitating and lost power then stalled out causing traffic to get backed up.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 151,645 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly started to hesitate and stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 151,645.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technicians stated that they could not complete the repair because she had not experienced the failure. The contact stated that the fuel system failed and she attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the parts needed for the recall repairs were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that she would have to wait until the parts had become available. The failure mileage was 111,000. Updated 12/06/12*lj updated 12/07/2012

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 250,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) and was repaired. After sometime the vehicle would not start or would stall intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle restarted after waiting a few moments. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis and occurred more frequently over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure began to recur approximately three months later. The vehicle had not been taken back for additional repairs. The contact also stated that fuel system failures LED to an alternator failure, which drained the vehicle's battery. In addition, the contact stated that the sunroof was jammed and would not longer open. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.