1992 Mercury COUGAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
95,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 55 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 7.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.6% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 10; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 9; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 8; Exterior Lighting: 3; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 3; 2000: 14; 2001: 11; 2002: 4; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 556610 · 2000-10-30 (October 30, 2000)
THE FRONT DISC BRAKES HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING VIOLENT VIBRATIONS WHILE BRAKING. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 556610 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962173 · 1995-03-17 (March 17, 1995)
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, HAS REPLACED PARKING BRAKE CABLE TWICE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 743990 · 2001-04-13 (April 13, 2001)
HEAD GASKETS LEAKAGE WATER INTO CYLINDER, CAUSING PROBLEMS TO ENGINE PROFORMANCE-STALLING, DECREASED EXCELERATION, ETC. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 743990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970214 · 1995-08-09 (August 9, 1995)
ENGINE STALLS WHILE VEHICLE MOVING AND SOMETIMES AT INTERSECTION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081457 · 2004-07-30 (July 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT/REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. NATIONAL, XT6000, SIZE 21570R15, DOT#DHM37777018. *AK A SECOND TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO SEVERE DEFORMITIES THAT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE ALONG WITH OTHER DIFFICULTIES. (TIRE MAKE/NATIONAL XT6000X) *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968325 · 1995-07-06 (July 6, 1995)
THE CAR VIBRATES AND THE STEERING SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8019196 · 2002-09-23 (September 23, 2002)
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A ROAD, CABLE GOT STUCK BETWEEN THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. CONSUMER HAD THE PEDAL PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. *AKTHE TRANSMISSION BOOST CABLE HAD BOKEN WHICH CAUSED THE THROTTLE TO STICK THEREFORE CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8019196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861003 · 2000-04-26 (April 26, 2000)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS VERY HOT, AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH OVERHEATED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974702 · 1995-11-07 (November 7, 1995)
FUEL LEAK EXTENDED FROM FUEL LINE W/FUMES ENTERING COMPARTMENT HEAVILY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974702 at NHTSA ↗