5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,667 miles

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problem #3

Jan 142005

Cougar 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
Without warning while stepping on brake the car will accelerate, and the engine will rev up. Caller has to stomp on brake hard to get it to stay still. Car can be in gear or in park when this happens. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Every time he has tapped the brake just before this happens.

- Milwaukee, WI, 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

Mar 022000

Cougar

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- San Elizario, TX, USA

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