The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shutoff as the oil warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the fuel sensor, relay sensor, fuel injection senor and multiple other parts were replaced. Despite multiple repairs to the vehicle, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and they informed her that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V421000 (fuel system, gasoline) which was linked to her failure. A dealer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- Nazareth, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that once the fuel level reached a half tank of gasoline, the vehicle hesitated and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the trans axle and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Columbia Ford Lincoln Hyundai (700 7th ave, longview, wa 98632) was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

- Clatskanie, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph. The vehicle restarted after waiting a few moments. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis and occurred more frequently over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04V421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure began to recur approximately three months later. The vehicle had not been taken back for additional repairs. The contact also stated that fuel system failures led to an alternator failure, which drained the vehicle's battery. In addition, the contact stated that the sunroof was jammed and would not longer open. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Patterson, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected by a local mechanic for a fuel odor, the mechanic found that the fuel tank and both fuel straps were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 99,000.

- Pontiac , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that after having routine maintenance performed, the mechanic advised that the fuel tank and straps were rusted and corroded. The dealer was notified who stated there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. While attempting to make a turn and/or when driving forward, the vehicle shuts off. The failure occurs intermittently and at various speeds. The vehicle must be restarted and operates normally until the next occurrence. No warning lights are illuminated prior to the failure. The failure was included in a recall for the fuel system, gasoline, but the contact had the recall repair performed two years ago. The manufacturer informed her that since the repairs were made under the recall, she would be responsible for the cost of the new repairs. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 102,000 and current mileage was 109,000.

- Commerce, TX, USA

Consumer was not informed of two recalls on the 2001 Mercury Cougar. Recall campaign# 04V421000. The consumer requested money back for the out of pocket repairs.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA