Recalls for your 1996 Mercury Cougar

Recalls for 1996 Mercury Cougar

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1968 Mercury Cougar

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1968 Mercury Cougar

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER


Posted on: 1996-01-23
Description
Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended.  The blower could (1) stick on high; (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.

Consequence
Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.

Notes
System: air conditioner; electronic climate control module.  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional semi-automatic temperature control system.  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.

DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 1996-04-24
Description
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no.  206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and mini-vans.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.