10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,147 miles

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problem #3

Aug 241999

Cougar

  • miles
Car's warning light stayed on constantly, took in first time was told electricle wiring, had taken in 4 more times then break lights failed they explained it was mechanicle malfunction, passenger seat cable broke been waiting since 8/26/99 for replacement, cruise control stopped working, warning for coolant keep eluminating

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 201998

Cougar

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with cruise control. After cruise control was engaged, could not stop vehicle. Drive R had to pull over on the side of the road, and continously press the on and off switch in order for the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 141999

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes after pulling into a parking space, vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine began to race, causing vehicle to run into the bedroom of a townhouse. Cause unknown..et

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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