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1991 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 1991 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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1991 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

March 18, 1991NHTSA 91V0480006,800 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.
Consequence
If park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.
Remedy
Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Cougar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling › Engine15
  2. Service brakes12
  3. Vehicle speed control7
  4. Exterior lighting › Headlights6
  5. Fuel system6

Other Mercury Cougar years

Other 1991 Mercury models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

  1. 1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
  2. 1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
  3. 1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  4. 1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
  5. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)
All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, visibility, power train. 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 1991 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 1991 Mercury Cougar?
73 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.