10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 082003

(reported on)

Cougar 6-cyl

  • miles
Problems with vehicle's trunk coming unlatched from the inside. The horn was also inoperative, the vehicle stalled, and there was a constant problem with the blower/fan. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair cost of the blower. There was a recall regarding the heater blower resistor, however the dealer stated the vehicle identification number wasn't included in the recall.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #1

Dec 011998

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The horn button is hard to press down, and won't blow the horn in an emergency situation. Dealer indicated all new vehicles of this type have same problem.

- Coconut Grove, FL, USA