4.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,749 miles
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The vehicle would not shift out of gear when the brake were being applied. Also, the rear brake light illuminated. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The switch had become hot and melted plastic from the housing around metal connector prone.
- Ridgeley, WV, USA
My car is a lemon. Have had a new engine put in it 2 times because the rods spun. I have had the brake lights "fixed" 3 times, the alternator replaced 3 times, new catalytic converters twice. New power steering. Transmission done 3 times. Theres definantly more I just cant think of alllllll my repairs on this 1999 Cougar. I bought it used and it has now 98000 miles cause I drive out of state.
- Elk Grove , CA, USA
NHTSA recall 01V032000 concerning brake lamp; brake lights still fail, not illuminating when brake pedal is depressed. Owner indicates that this is the fourth time this failure has occurred.
- Castro Valley, CA, USA
Brake lights do not work. Lamp module is inoperative dealer stated. Pin in wiring harness melted causing brake module to fail.
- Toledo, OH, USA
Brake lights are not working. Also, it is hard to get vehicle in and out of gear.
- Terrehaute, IN, USA
There are no brake lights, and its hard to get vehicle in and out of gear. Please provide any further infomation.
- Terrehaute, IN, USA
Brake lights do not come on when brake pedal is slightly depressed.
- Centreville, VA, USA
Brake lights do not come on when brake pedal is slightly depressed.
- Centreville, VA, USA
When the brake pedal is depressed the brake lights do not iluminate if the pedal is not pushed hard. I can push the brake pedal hard enough for the vehicle to come to a complete stop from 60 mph, and to remain at a stop and the lights do not iluminate. I went to the dealer and we tried another Cougar on the lot chosen at random, and it was worse than my vehicle. After checking that car they put it right back on the sales lot.*akthey then came to the conclusion that they would have to contact Ford to see what the factory had to say about the problem. From our check of a random car it appears that this problem may affect a large number of cars. I think this is a very serious problem, when you can bring a vehicle to a complete stop from speed and the brake lights are never activated. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, because I feel this is so serious.
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Escondido, CA, USA