5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,600 miles

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problem #5

Sep 192001

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 98,000 miles
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

problem #4

Sep 012001

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle shakes at speeds over 60 mph, dealer determined rear wheels should be replaced.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #3

Jan 102001

Cougar

  • miles
Oil filter combusted due to pressure. Engine has been destroyed!!! car is a year and a half old with 24,500 miles. I have a number of problems that have occurred with this car. I have ignored due to they come and go. Such as rattling noises from the trunk, cigarrette lighter is dead, gas gauge doesn't read properly all the time, lights illuminate for rear light out, airbags, coolant, next time start up car they are out"?" I had a Saturn for 5 years never had a problem. I have this Cougar for a year and a half and look at all these problems. I am sorry a car that is a year and a half should not be getting a new engine!!!! I am extremely disappointed with Mercury. I will never get another one again.

- Hoboken, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 152000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at low speeds consumer noticed a noise coming from the right rear of vehicle which causes driver destruction. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Rattling, clinking noise in rear of vehicle when hitting pothole or making turns.

- Scottsville, NY, USA