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1990 Mercury Cougar recalls

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

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

For the 1990 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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1990 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 6, 1991NHTSA 91V076000125,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
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.
Remedy
Apply torque retention material to wiper motor studs and nuts and retorque.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 12, 1990NHTSA 90V02600072 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
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.
Remedy
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 86 complaints about the 1990 Mercury Cougar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Vehicle speed control15
  2. Service brakes9
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine8
  4. Seat belts6
  5. Electrical system5

Other Mercury Cougar years

Other 1990 Mercury models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, visibility. 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 1990 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 1990 Mercury Cougar?
86 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.