8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,026 miles

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problem #1

Nov 072002

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 4,026 miles
Total failure of the 5 speed manual transmission at 4046 miles. Dealer refused repair under warranty, as did Ford. Said car was abused with no apparent visable damge to car

- Kensington, CT, USA