VIN 1MEBM62R4LH601024

Vehicle identification record for VIN 1MEBM62R4LH601024. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 1MEBM62R4LH601024

VIN
1MEBM62R4LH601024
Model year
1990
Country
United States
Record status
flooded
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
91V076000 06/05/1991 View details
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.

Recall 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
90V026000 12/02/1990 View details
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.

Recall 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
96V071000 25/04/1996 View details
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.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

1990 Mercury Cougar 2-DR.
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 15 MPG
Highway 21 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 3.8 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4200
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1ME WMI · BM62R4 VDS · LH601024 VIS
WMI 1ME World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BM62R4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS LH601024 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code L Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code H Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCURY
Model Cougar
Model year 1990
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim XR7
Displacement 3.8 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 210 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city LORAIN
Plant state OHIO
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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