Recalls for 1990 Mercury Cougar

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Posted on: 1991-05-15
Description
The nuts which hold windshield wiper motor to the wiper module may not have been sufficiently tightened and may loosen or come off.  This causes changed wiper patterns, or the wipers may jam if two of the three nuts come off.

Consequence
Changes in the wiper pattern or jamming of the wiperswould result in reduced driver visibilty in inclement weather conditions.

Corrective Action
Apply torque retention material to wiper motor studs and nuts and retorque.

Notes
System: windshield wiper assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.

Consequence
Cable protective covering and insulation could wear through and cause a direct short to ground, resulting in overheating of the cable insulation and possibly a underhood fire.

Corrective Action
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable.

Notes
System: battery to starter cable.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.8 liter engines.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Posted on: 1996-05-01
Description
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Corrective 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.