1MEBP9233GH641217

Available vehicle information

VIN
1MEBP9233GH641217
Model year
1986
Country
United States
Record status
flooded
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
86V065000 21/05/1986 View details
Summary

HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Remedy

REMOVE HEADLAMP COVERS.

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
87V139000 04/09/1987 View details
Summary

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Consequence

COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 16 MPG
Highway 20 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 2.3 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3400
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1ME WMI · BP9233 VDS · GH641217 VIS
WMI 1ME World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BP9233 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GH641217 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code G 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 1986
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim LS ,XR-7
Displacement 3.8 L
Cylinders 6
Doors 2
Plant city LORAIN
Plant state OHIO
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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