10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #13

Jan 252000

Cougar

  • miles
The rotors on the front brakes were defective from the manufacturer (original parts). They had been refaced several times without avail, before they were replaced. The master cylinder for the brake system has been replaced due to failure. The power steering pump and rack and pinion has been replaced and needs to be replaced again within one years time.

- Powell, TN, USA

problem #12

Jun 041997

Cougar

  • miles
When front brakes are in use, brake pedal pulsates & vibrates. Steering wheel shakes/vibrates in hand. If brakes are applied quickly, vehicle could go off road. Took to dealer & informed was normal. Had rotors changed 4 different times. Problem also occurred on 28 Jun 98.

- Millersburg, MI, USA

problem #11

Sep 261995

Cougar

  • miles
Front brake noise and malfunction.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 101995

Cougar

  • miles
While driving at any given speed and coming to a stop the vehicle started shimmering while putting on the brakes. Consumer contacted the dealer, and has had the brake rotors repaired 4 times. Consumer stated that the vehicle has started the same problem again.

- Havelock, IA, USA

problem #9

May 281996

Cougar

  • miles
Front rotors turned.

- Cabot, AR, USA

problem #8

Jan 211997

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, steering vibrates. Dealership replaced front rotors but condition has persisted.

- Houghton Lake, MI, USA

problem #7

Aug 211996

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Non-ABS brakes; front brake rotors have been changed three times due to unknown vibration w/steering wheel shaking. On two occasions, brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in a rear end collision.

- Coco Beach, FL, USA

problem #6

May 161995

Cougar

  • miles
Rotors out of round, causing brakes to pulsate.

- Grand Rapi, MI, USA

problem #5

Nov 111994

Cougar

  • miles
Consumer has to change the rotor to often can not make a sudden stop.

- Huntingburg, IN, USA

problem #4

Nov 111994

Cougar

  • miles
Consumer has to change the rotor to often can not make a sudden stop.

- Huntingburg, IN, USA

problem #3

Jun 201995

Cougar

  • miles
Brake rotors replaced three times.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #2

Oct 111995

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
The front rotor was cut two times.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 251995

Cougar

  • miles
Front disc brakes chatter and pulsate, dealer side turn down the rotor.

- Grand Rapid , MI, USA