10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles

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problem #2

Jul 162005

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
I parked our 1997 Cougar in the driveway around 5:00P.M. on 07/15/05. I have not been having any problems with the car. About 1:00A.M. on 07/16/05, we were awaken by neighbors who had spotted the car on fire. The firemen said it appeared to be an electrical problem starting on the right side. Since it was totally burned, we don't know how to find out what happened. I E-mailed the Ford corporate & filled out the information including the VIN asking about a recall, but I have not received anything from them except the acknowledgement of receiving my E-mail.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jul 102000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer notice little by little the lights stoped working, there is little evidence of a fire/burning, however owner does not know when or how it may have happened, possible electrical failure.

- Jackson, MS, USA

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