2002 Mercury Cougar: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 92,000 miles · TN

Since purchasing 2002 mercury cougar in january 2010 the vehicle hesitates, surges, and stalls at any rate of speed. Initially the problem was rare, then gradually occurred more frequently. This now happens at least weekly, sometimes several times per day. This issue has endangered me more times than I can currently recall. Replaced alternator, battery, egr valve and sensor, iac valve, and catalytic converter. The issue persists.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 29,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while she driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that when applying the accelerator, the vehicle would hesitate, lose power and then surge abnormally. The dealer was contacted and advised that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the contacts VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that her VIN was not included in the recall list. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate from stops and intermittently jerk while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2009 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. He stated that the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power. The failure was identical to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000; however, the manufacturer informed the contact this his VIN did not apply to the recall. The current and failure mileages were 127,000. Updated 12/30/09 *cn the fuel filter was replaced. Updated 12/30/09

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CO

2002 cougar exhibits "engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms". Your website shows a extended warranty for this as our mechanic says we need a new fuel pump. Ford denies the car is covered.

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 88,500 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise and experienced a low power response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was also engine hesitation and the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the fuel delivery module failed. The technician stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 88,500 and current mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2008 · Fuel system · 61,500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and then stall. Occasionally, once the vehicle is started, the engine revs randomly and loudly, and does not run smoothly. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline), but his VIN was not included in the recall. He believes that if the failures are identical, his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 61,500 and current mileage was 63,000. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08.

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle began to lose power while driving, which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. He experienced difficultly pulling the vehicle to the side of the road. After approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted and operated normally. He drove the vehicle home and later called the dealer. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they made repairs at the cost of $697. The failure was identified as being included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure could cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked and cause the engine to stall. The failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 07/16/08*lj the bushings and clutch were worn. The fuel pump and fuel sender were replaced. The engine light was on. The dealer replaced a leaking intake. Updated 07/16/08

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NJ

Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging and stalling leading to near misses in traffic ,at stop lights & while turning a corner. Ford and their dealers claim that their recall # 04v421000 has expired and does not apply.

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Engine · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the engine hesitates as if there is no gas flow. The dealer stated that a diagnosis was needed; however, the contact stated that a previous diagnosis did not find any failures. The repair shop changed the engine oil, replaced the filter, and cleaned the fuel injection, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer is aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in recall number 04n02. The failure mileage and dealer information were unavailable. The current mileage was 106,881.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · KY

My car is hesitating, with surging and loss of power, just as the "recall" states. However, upon calling ford and dealerships, I find out that although the recall that has been issued is for my car and has the exact problems that are stated, according to ford there is no recall and it will not be fixed.