1989 Mercury Cougar electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Mercury Cougar — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, customer smelt a burning odor. Then digital dashboard lights went out. Maybe cause by electrical system failure.”
filed Jul 22, 2003
“Consumer received recall letter. Contacted dealer. No parts available to correct the problem. Please give any further details. *ak”
filed Feb 18, 1999
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 1989 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.