2002 Mercury Cougar problems by component
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury Cougar, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 41 | 43% | 68,250 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 12% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 11% | — |
| Engine | 9 | 9% | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.