10.0

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

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problem #3

Jun 012002

Cougar

  • miles
Tear along front face of upper intake manifold. Called several salvage yards to find replacement and was told by all that they can't keep these in stock. When I did locate one the manager at the salvage yard asked what happened to my intake. I showed him where the intake split open and he informed me that they're seeing a lot of these with the same problem and I was lucky to find the one he had. This plastic (composite) component probably doesn't fair well in Arizona.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Apr 232001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
The consumer had a recall for engine. Dealership replaced defective part from recall. Six month later, replacement part didn't work. Dealership mechanic told her that she needed a new engine. Engine light came on while consumer was driving. And stayed on. She complained that engine coolant was running out from underneath vehicle. Vehicle wouldn't move. Vehicle had to be towed. Consumer was concerned that replacement part didn't work at first, and she needed some help from Ford Motor Company.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Top of engine, made out of plastic, developed a tear in it.consumer ordered new part which is now revised and made of stronger material.

- Washington, DC, USA

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