How many recalls does the 1967 Mercury Cougar have?

The 1967 Mercury Cougar has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1967 Mercury Cougar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1967 Mercury Cougar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1967 Mercury Cougar has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 94,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 67V056000 1967-06-20 85,000 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER A COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES THE AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED HEADLAMP DOORS COULD CLOSE WHILE THE LIGHTS ARE ON.(IN- SPECT, REPLACE VACUUM HOSES, AND CHECK SYSTEM.)

STEERING 66V004006 1966-10-06 9,000 affected

Defect

MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A DIMENSIONAL DISCREPANCY IN THE STEERING GEAR BALL NUT GROOVE.THIS DISCREPANCY CAN RESULT IN STEERING GEAR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE.(INSTALL NEW STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1967 Mercury Cougar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.