10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #17

Jul 302001

Cougar

  • miles
There is a noise in the front wheels, which later was determined the cause of the noise was because of brake failure.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #16

Jan 052001

Cougar

  • miles
Front brakes failed with no warning. Friction material detached from backing. Rotors ruined. No method for warning provided by Mercury as done by other manufacturers.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced pads and rotors.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #14

Oct 012000

Cougar

  • miles
Serpentine belt slips when driving in rain causing a loss in power steering and all warning lights coming on inside of car. There are various reports about this problem.......#2 front brake pads are wearing out way to early, and also had front rotors replaced.

- Otway, OH, USA

problem #13

Oct 042000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal is normal when applied, but there is a vibrating and pulsating feeling in front end when the brakes are applied. Also, extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #12

Feb 011999

Cougar

  • miles
Had to change front brakes 3 times. Now rear brakes have same problem and dealer refuses to change calling the problem acceptable. Sunroof assembly failed 3 times. Was driving for 3 months with problem before the part came in. Afraid the sunroof would fly off the car when in high speed.had to change intirior cloth 1 time because it had water stains. Had to change weather gard on driver side door and it is still not done right.window has marks from it when I open it.

- Phila, PA, USA

problem #11

Dec 011998

Cougar

  • miles
Brakes squeak excessively, lots of brake dust, grinding in reverse, daily since purchase, dealer says normal

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #10

Jan 172000

Cougar

  • miles
When applying brakes there was a grinding sound, and vehicle would vibrate while stopping. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on several occasions, and problem was still occurring. Dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be done. Feel free to provide further details.

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 022000

Cougar

  • miles
Within 15000 miles, loud grinding noise when backing up despite repeated trips to dealer service; within 15000 miles, loud grinding noise during normal braking; weather seal around driver door constantly falling off; radio failure at 12500 miles that will come back on when simply touching the

- Mounds, OK, USA

problem #8

Dec 301999

Cougar

  • miles
The problem is not bad rotors/pads, I had the dealer turn the rotors and the problem subsided for a while. Then a week later they returned. Its a low grind/growling noise much different from low pads or no pad left. I have also noticed that alot of people on the net have also noticed the same problem. I just want the problem resolved.( dot number: Tire size: 215/50R/16 )

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #7

Feb 012000

Cougar

  • miles
Excessive wear of the front brake rotors and pads. Upon acceleration vehicle pulls to the right. Also, alternator fuse has blown twice, dealer has put in a larger fuse, but did not solve problem. Dealer has yet to determine the cause.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Brakes are making a grinding noise and are vibrating, making it very hard to stop.

- Scottsville, NY, USA

problem #5

Apr 231999

Cougar

  • miles
I have had the car in 3 seperate times for the front brakes. They continue to grind and the car pulls to the right or left. I have noticed a decrease in brake performance.

- Bricktown, NJ, USA

problem #4

May 101999

Cougar

  • miles
Caliper pin was replaced by dealership, no charge.

- Delmont, PA, USA

problem #3

Mar 311999

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
The brakes grind.this is the second time I have had it in the garage to fix this problem in two months. What happens when the warranty expires", and what do I do if this keeps occurring"

- Newportnews, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 241999

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Brakes make grinding sound and squeak. Dealer told me to live with it until Ford comes up with a fix... also trunk lid will not open consistantly with remote or button in the car---dealer claims it works-I have yet to find anyone who could make it work consistantly.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 011998

Cougar

  • miles
I have had my car in twice (2 times for brake & transmission service) none of the problems that I have, had have been corrected. My brakes still scrub & my transmission still bucks, after these returns for service. I am very unhappy about the way my car is running. Especially the brakes which are making me worry. I have had my car in on 9/17/1998 and 12/2/98 for these problems, among other problems, and the brakes and tranzmission problems still exist. I am not very happy with my 1999 Mercury Cougar and I will not buy one again, unless I know that Ford has put their best in this car. Sincerely, adria L. person

- Dunwoody, GA, USA