10.0

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

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problem #14

Oct 232000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner switch overheats and will melt the plastic for dashboard. This is a potential fire hazard. The transmission shudders and new parts were installed.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #13

Sep 012000

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Massapequa Pk, NY, USA

problem #12

Aug 191997

Cougar

  • miles
Not shifting properly @ 35,000 miles; gears not shifting @ 45,174 miles; missing really bad, acting like going dead @ 51,066; check engine light - stalls @ 58,000; engine slipping gears @ 59,149; feels like engine going into neutral while driving @ 59758; 70,000+ still having transmission problems - engine slipping gears, not shifting properly and going into neutral while driving.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #11

Oct 151998

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission problem was reported to dealer and nothing done. The paint regarding the clear coat is too thick and turning white even though wax and polishing have been done consistant from the beginning or since purchase.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #10

Oct 181999

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and transmission starts slipping whenever turning a corner. But driving straight it's okay.

- Grand Blamc, MI, USA

problem #9

Apr 011999

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission malfunctioned, causing vehicle to go out of gears for about 3 minutes, which may cause a crash.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #8

May 041999

Cougar

  • miles
This problem has been with the car since its purchase.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 311998

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The shift lever has an overdrive.cannot use overdrive button. Took to mechanic. Does not know how to repair overdrive button. The lever had fallen off.

- Belmar, NJ, USA

problem #6

Nov 211998

Cougar

  • miles
While shifting gears, the gear lever came off in driver's hand. Also, overdrive failed to work. The gaskets blew up.

- Bellmawr, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jan 071999

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips into neutral while driving without the gear shift being applied. Dealer says needs new transmission.

- Douglaston, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 111998

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the third gear exploded. The dealer has been notified. Vehicle was repaired at owner's expense.

- Malverne, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 011997

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission failure; also replaced speed sensor.

- Labelle, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 011997

Cougar

  • miles
Transmission shutters when pulling and changing transmission fluid.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #1

Mar 271995

Cougar

  • miles
Replaced transmission.

- Austin, TX, USA