1991 Mercury Cougar electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1991 Mercury Cougar — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mercury cougar. The contact smelled something burning while driving 50 mph. The headlights and instrument panel lights dimmed and the headlights began to flicker. The dealer stated that the circuit breaker had a short circuit. Recall number 99v275000 (exterior…”
filed Jul 25, 2007
“Parked car and it caught on fire.*ak consumer statesvehicle was parked and about 15 minutes later it was on fire near steering wheel area.*jb”
filed Jul 2, 1996
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% |
| 1990 Cougar | 19 | 22% |
| 1989 Cougar | 12 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.