2000–2002 Mercury Cougar recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) CAN reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
💥 The risk
This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. The campaign began on april 16, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V421000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 04N02
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 88,600
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-392-3673
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 16, 2004
- Built
- May 25, 1999 – Nov 30, 2001
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 04N02.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).