1999 Mercury Cougar latches/locks/linkages problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1999 Mercury Cougar — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the latch pawl sticks in the open or unlatched position. As a consequence, the door does not latch when closed. While driving various speeds, the door opens. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id…”
filed Mar 17, 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The front and driver's door latch stuck on the vehicle, causing the doors not to close properly. While making a left turn the passenger's door came open. There were no injuries. The local mechanic stated that the door latch stuck the current vehicle and…”
filed Mar 15, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Cougar | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 Cougar | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Cougar | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 Cougar | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercury Cougar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.