Does the 1989 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?

The 1989 Mercury Cougar has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes, air:disc:caliper.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1989 Mercury Cougar?

104 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury Cougar.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 Mercury Cougar?

There are 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury Cougar.

1989 Mercury Cougar Service and Repair Manual

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The 1989 Mercury Cougar Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.

Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.

Trims covered

LS Sedan 2-Door
XR-7 Sedan 2-Door

Engines covered

3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Supercharged

What’s inside

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Faster diagnostics with system-based troubleshooting and wiring diagrams
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Vehicle Safety Data

1989 Mercury Cougar Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #89V08100019/05/1989Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

NHTSA #89V08000019/05/1989Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

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

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL

Remedy

REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.

NHTSA #88V16500018/10/1988Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

TSB #623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

TSB #623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

TSB #616522

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

TSB #608431

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

TSB #612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

TSB #6090087

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

TSB #6089681

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

TSB #606420

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 26 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19950727Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported4 injured

CONSUMER GOT IN CAR STARTED IT UP AND IT WENT DEAD, STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND PUT INTO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD . TT

19950727Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSCrash reported4 injured

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING BACKWARD. *AK

19970610Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, IT COULD NOT BE STOPPED. THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR BY ITSELF. THE CAR HAD TO BE TURNED OFF.

19960827Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

TURNED ON IGNITION, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO HIGH SPEED, PICKED UP MORE SPEED WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, STOPPED AFTER HITTING BRICK HOUSE, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK

19950630Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

ENGAGED IN REVERSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A WALL, THEN ENGAGED IN DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 104 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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