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1999-2002 Mercury Cougar recall: fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 30, 2004. It covers about 88,600 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88,600
reported
Aug 30, 2004
owners notified
Apr 16, 2004
related complaints
167

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Risk
This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. The campaign began on april 16, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 04V421000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 167 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 04V421000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 04V421000, reported on August 30, 2004, covers about 88,600 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V421000?

This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. The campaign began on april 16, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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