2001 Mercury Cougar recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2001 Mercury Cougar. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
82 owner complaints — full 2001 Mercury Cougar problems & reliability report →
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
89K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
Aug 30, 2004
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Fuel System, Gasoline 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Aug 30, 2004Crash risk1999–2002 Mercury Cougar — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
04V421000 · 89K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY