Mercury Cougar stalling 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 Mar 15, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · AZ

The federal safety agency campaign number:04v421000 manufacturer ford motor company was driving on a main city st. My auto stopped with no power in the left lane of busy 4 lane st. Would not start in neutral or park, man pushed it into the ctr. Lane out of traffic area. Policeman came after I called 911, after a few minutes he suggested taking key out stepping on brake then inserting key back in ignition, did that and it started right up, and he followed me to my st. And I got safely home. Prior to this shut down incident it had stalled going down a hill however put it in neutral and it started up again. This incident could have caused a serious accident, prior to this incident it had been cutting out for a couple of months which I thought was cheap gas, so changed to tectron. I have called ford on 3/15 twice and they said they can not do anything about it, I then researched this online and found this site and want to post exactly what happened to me as shown by the federal safety agency on recall etc. It does show it is for the orig owner, I am the 2nd. Owner however this has occurred within the 15yr. Limitation you have posted for complaints explained to ford that it may have taken this long for the filter to react in this manner.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. In addition, while driving, the vehicle stalled, the battery warning indicator illuminated, and the instrument panel gauges flickered. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

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 May 27, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. While driving approximately 5 MPH approaching a stop, the vehicle idled and stalled without warning. In addition, the speedometer fluctuated. The failure recurred, especially when the heater was activated. The contact would have to turn the ignition key in order for the vehicle to turn back on and be able to be driven again. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was able to start after several attempts, however the vehicle failed after the contact drove for a couple of miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v031000 (electrical system) or 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

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 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 Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. A failure code was displayed that identified the alternator as the cause of the failure. The alternator was previously replaced three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that they were unaware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v031000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 142,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, she was notified by another driver that the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact began to coast onto the emergency lane and removed a child passenger from the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled. There were no injuries due to the failure. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a junk facility. The failure was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.