10.0

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

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problem #5

Jun 092002

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
There were problems with the air conditioner.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 162001

Cougar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner turns off and on without manually operating the system, once air conditioner turns back on the air is not cool.air blows like vent is closed. Also, engine will cut off without prior warning. Dealer unable to duplicate problems.

- Eden, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 152001

Cougar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While standing outside of vehicle with windows rolled down when door closed and automatically locked. Consumer noted this was not a feature of vehicle. Key failed to unlock the door, consumer reached inside vehicle to manually unlock door. Dealer stated if a new alarm system was put in to replace the old one, problem might be corrected. Air conditioner turns on and off. Radio will not come on at times. Motor will die out. Alarm went off, door lock by themselves. Key will not crank vehicle at times. Vehicle jumped and jerked almost hitting consumers sister who was standing in front of the vehicle.

- Eden, NC, USA

problem #2

Jul 221999

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner failed. Mjs

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 231999

Cougar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The air conditioner was turned on. It failed to cool inside of vehicle, not working properly. The trunk fails to lock when closed. The locking mechanism is not holding the latch. Would need to jiggle the ignition key in the switch before it starts. The passenger side seat slides back & forth without locking into place. While backing up vehicle, it would make loud noises from the front end near wheels.

- Fairfield, FL, USA