1987 Mercury Cougar electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Mercury Cougar — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake pads constantly keeps running out on front driver, passenger front brakes are still good but rotor keeps running out unevenly, no brake fluid leaks but needs refill every 3rd about 3/4 of a pints bottle, making a left turn it accelerated by itself brakes didn't react, instead of causing in a…”
filed Jul 27, 2023
“While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall.*ak the vehicle stalled numerous times, but goes smoth again. The technicians after several attempt discovered that the tfi ignition moduele failure was the cause. *yh”
filed Apr 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 Cougar | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 Cougar | 63 | 30% |
| 1999 Cougar | 99 | 22% |
| 1997 Cougar | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Cougar | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 Cougar | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 Cougar | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 Cougar | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 Cougar | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 Cougar | 11 | 15% |
| 1990 Cougar | 19 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Mercury Cougar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.