4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,250 miles

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problem #4

Jan 032006

Cougar 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 04V421000 regarding the fuel system delivery module. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 232005

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Recall 04V421000 concerning fuel delivery module. Vehicle experienced intermittent hesitation, loss of power, and engine stalling when slowing down to a stop position. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that his vehicle was not covered under this recall.

- Pearl City, HI, USA

problem #2

Apr 172005

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Recall campaign 04V421000 concerning fuel system gasoline. Delivery. I am experiencing these exact problems, which are believed to be present also, by my local dealer, where I showed the car to a Mercury trained mechanic. However, Ford/Mercury (ron bluestein/Ford executive offices, id # 2170, phone 800 521 4140) refused to cover repairs due to VIN.I strongly disagree and fell that my car's safety was in question. On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (FDM) could reduce, and eventually block the flow of fuel to the engine. This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Sometime, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.

- West Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 241999

Cougar

  • miles
Car died @ 50mph. Control of car lost immediately. Could barely get car off road! serious safety issue

- Troy, MI, USA