1989 Mercury Cougar Recalls

1. Recall Description

   DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.

   Possible Effects

   THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

   Action

   INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-07-01 - 1989-03-01

   Vehicles Affected

   113200

2. Recall Description

   IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.

   Possible Effects

   THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

   Action

   REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1989-01-01 - 1989-01-01

   Vehicles Affected

   10600

3. Recall Description

   PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.

   Action

   REPLACE FUEL TANK.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-08-01 - 1988-09-01

   Vehicles Affected

   124

4. Recall Description

   THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

   Possible Effects

   THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-08-01 - 1992-09-30

   Vehicles Affected

   7900000