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Ford Cougar safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Cougar since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Ford Cougar. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 1999 to 2001
  • Most recent 15 October 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/121
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2001 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Ford Cougar?

Not every Ford Cougar is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Ford Cougar recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1999 to 2026

2001 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Ford Cougar safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’99 1
’00 0
’01 4
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Ford Cougar recall, newest first

2001 4 recalls

Overheating of wiring harness connectors

Launched 15 October 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/121 Manufacturer ref. 1C775

Defect
It is possible that the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel connector blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. This could result in arcing and overheating of the wiring connector.
Remedy
Install a revised heater blower resistor and a revised wire jumper harness.
Vehicles affected
4 Cougar vehicles
Built
1 Dec 1997 to 31 May 1998

Parking brake ratchet concern

Launched 8 October 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/113 Manufacturer ref. 1C767

Defect
The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place.
Remedy
Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile.
Vehicles affected
32,642 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 1999 to 1 May 2000
Also covers

Brake lamp switch jumper harness concern

Launched 8 May 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/047 Manufacturer ref. 1C735

Defect
Affected vehicles have brass terminal (instead of bronze) in the brake lamp switch jumper harness. This could lead to malfunction of the brake lamp switch.
Remedy
Brake lamp switch jumper harness to be replaced on all affected vehicles brake lamp switch to be inspected for heat damage and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
41 Cougar vehicles
Built
6 Dec 1997 to 31 Aug 1998

Battery cable and alternator B+ stud concern.

Launched 1 May 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/046 Manufacturer ref. 1C731

Defect
Battery cable may be misrouted and/or a loose connection at the alternator B+ stud which could cause a risk of an electrical short.
Remedy
B+ stud torque to be checked. Battery cable routing to be checked and any damaged cables to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
9,447 Cougar vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 18 Sept 2000

1999 1 recall

Door latch concern

Launched 7 October 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/084

Defect
Some vehicles have been built with door latches which may not be to specification. An internal plastic pawl within the assembly may seize which results in the latch failing to function as designed preventing the door being securely shut.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement door latches.
Vehicles affected
32,232 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Sept 1998 to 18 Nov 1998
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Cougar. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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