The decorative plastic piece came off the dashboard shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer put it back, but the piece continued coming off and it was put back again. The manufacture was not helpful to correct the defect.

- Pennsville, NJ, USA

Vinyl is rolling up on the vehicle's dashboard. It's getting close to passenger's side air bag, which may or may not deploy. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Consumer has contacted dealer and several others who refused to do anything.

- Lavette, TN, USA

Dashboard is curving up and its is progressivly getting worse, causing poor visibility. Dealer is aware of defect, and states defect is common problem.

- Del Ray Beach, FL, USA

Since 12-15-99 I had Cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock, locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels. There is more where this came from the Cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem.( dot number: Tire size: P/215/S0R1 )

- Columbus, GA, USA

Since 12-15-99 I had Cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock, locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels. There is more where this came from the Cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem.( dot number: Tire size: P/215/S0R1 )

- Columbus, GA, USA

This car has been defective since the day I bought it 10-2-99 with O5 miles on it. I've had it in the dealers shop and they agree there is a problem they cannot solve, but noe they won't even work on it anymore and hav made the statement" we have put too much money in it already" I've spoken to managers and contacted Ford Motor Company twice by phone the response was to give the dealer two bussiness days to let me know what they are going to do.my loaner car and appointment for the Ford Motor Company to review my car is 7-27-00. This car is a lemon I feel should be taken off the road, im afraid it could endanger someone not knowing what is even wrong with it, what system or anything. Can you have any input in this situation, I have a disabled child in a wheelchair and depend solely on this car for his health and specialist appts. This car is a nessesssity not a luxury. Thankyou sincerely, Virginia smith. No safety defect discussed in summary.

- Fort Lawn, SC, USA

Full frontal collision with a larger vehicle; reported to Ford litigation; no response from manufacturer. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Atlanta, GA, USA