Mercury Cougar loss of power problems

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 680,000 miles · IA

Yes, I purchased my vehicle in july of 2017. When I test drove the vehicle, everything seemed perfectly fine. Yet, the day I received it, I went to the gas station to fill up. Upon returning home, 1 mile., the engine light came on. I was told by the seller all was perfectly fine. Drive the car, it will be fine. I was concerned and I took the vehicle to my mechanic. After running some diagnostic tests, I was told I needed a catalyic converter, repairs over $1500.00. I was reading the recalls for this vehicle and came across campaign id# the federal safety agency 04v421000. The recall was for contamination of the filter I the fuel delivery mode(fdm) can reduce and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine. In which, can cause many problems. I have those problems with the vehicle. Upon starting, it revives up, then eventually slows down and almost kills. It sounds as if no gas is getting to the engine. Loss of power, stalling. My question is how I could find out if this recall was done to the vehicle. Where do I start. I realize its been more than 10years from the purchase of it new, and I didn't purchase new, but if the recall wasn't done...may I be entitled? The vehicle only has 68,000 miles on the engine. Is this the problem and has it now effected the catalyic converter? Thanks greatly for your precious time. A reply would greatly be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

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 Dec 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 179,225 miles · KS

I'm having the same issue with my 2002 mercury cougar as everyone else, but when I put my VIN number into the search, there are no recalls listed for it. I don't think that its right that my life be put in serious danger because of an apparent design issue. This car is losing all power and shutting down. It doesn't matter how fast you are going, it happens at all speeds. We thought the alternator was bad, had it replaced and the battery at the same time. The same day, the car lost all power again and died out going 60 MPH on the highway. All the gauges start going crazy and the lights dim and eventually everything including the car just quits. Mercury/ford, needs to be responsible for this coffin that I'm trying to drive and fix the problem for me and everyone else for free. I've done some online research on this, and it seems like there are a ton of people with the same problem from years 99 to 02.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Engine · 180,000 miles · GA

I was driving my 2002 cougar and the vehicle began to lose power, the check engine light and the fuel light came on. The vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. I have also experienced the vehicle surging while at a complete stop. I contacted the service manager at my local dealer and the only resolution he could provide me was to have a technician drive it and see if it would happen again. Even though I explained there have been numerous complaints about the issue by other drivers on line, he said there was nothing he could do. My VIN number is not included in the recall "batch" of vehicles. I could pay the $100 diag fee in the event my vehicle does not repeat the complaint. Either way, I would be paying for the repairs out of pocket.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. In addition, the engine exhibited a loss of power. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately eleven months later. The vehicle was taken back to the repair shop and the contact was informed that the same repairs would be needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v42100(fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 03/14/12

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 Feb 28, 2011 · Electrical · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that a piece of the metal battery connector had melted. The metal connector was replaced. Approximately one week later, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled again without warning causing her to lose all power similar to the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v031000 (electrical system:battery:cables). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the battery cable was burning and smoking. The dealer informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in the previous recall. The vehicle was not repaired the second time. The current and failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · TX

My 2002 mercury cougar has lost power, shuttered, misfired, and essentially broke down the same week I paid it off! My 2002 mercury cougar was included in the recall so I took it to a local dealership and they said my VIN number was not part of the recall? Hundreds of people have complained about this problem and ford is refusing to fix certain VIN number that they claim are not affected, how is this possible? There are away to many 2002 cougars with the same problem. Ford is refusing to fix the problem and now I have a car that does not run. This car has had a problem with stalling and shuttering since day 8 of purchase.

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 Oct 30, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 79,888 miles · NE

Vehicle quitting in intersection and car losing all power entering garage. Vibration and pulling to right at highway speeds. Egr valve replaced twice.