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1989 Mercury Cougar recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Mercury Cougar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Mercury Cougar recalls, newest first

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1989NHTSA 89V081000113,200 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1989NHTSA 89V08000010,600 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs

Summary
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 of the car, which couldcause an accident.
Remedy
Replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints about the 1989 Mercury Cougar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
12
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Vehicle speed control15
  2. Service brakes11
  3. Seat belts8
  4. Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner6
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine5

Other Mercury Cougar years

Other 1989 Mercury models

Questions

Does the 1989 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Mercury Cougar recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Mercury Cougar?
81 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.