1993 Mercury Cougar fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1993 Mercury Cougar — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*- the contact stated that on march 14, 2007 she began to smell fumes in the 1993 mercury cougar. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who discovered that there was recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings on this particular year, make and…”
filed Mar 26, 2007
“Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall 97v159000 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The contact had recall repairs performed in december 1997. The vehicle started experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall. She had the vehicle…”
filed Nov 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 41 | 43% |
| 2001 Cougar | 18 | 22% |
| 2000 Cougar | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 Cougar | 39 | 9% |
| 1997 Cougar | 8 | 11% |
| 1996 Cougar | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 Cougar | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 Cougar | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 Cougar | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 Cougar | 5 | 7% |
| 1990 Cougar | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.