Ford Cougar Recall R/2001/121: Overheating Of Wiring Harness Connectors, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Oct 2001
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 1C775
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Cougar vehicles built between 1 December 1997 and 31 May 1998. The rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel connector blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The dealer will install a revised heater blower resistor and a revised wire jumper harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OVERHEATING OF WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in arcing and overheating of the wiring connector.
The Fix
The dealer will install a revised heater blower resistor and a revised wire jumper harness.
Are You Affected?
Cougar built between 1 December 1997 and 31 May 1998 may be included. Ford estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 1C775 or the DVSA reference R/2001/121. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar, MondeoParking brake ratchet concern | Urgent | R/2001/113 | |
| CougarBrake lamp switch jumper harness concern | Book soon | R/2001/047 | |
| CougarBattery cable and alternator b+ stud concern | Low | R/2001/046 | |
| Cougar, Focus, MondeoDoor latch concern | Book soon | R/1999/084 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2001/113 on 8 Oct 2001, for parking brake ratchet concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/142 on 9 Nov 2001, for tailboard latch concern. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/121, launched 15 October 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.