1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 262005

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 146,000 miles
Driver's door latch malfunctioned. Therefore, the door didn't close fully, and could fly open while driving. The entire latch had to be replaced.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Oct 152004

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
96 V 070 000/structure door assembly latches and locks: On two separate occasions while driving, the driver door flew open by itself. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer made some repairs at no cost. The consumer has a concern if the problem will recur.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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