10.0

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

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problem #4

Jan 132003

(reported on)

Cougar 8-cyl

  • miles
While driving, the windshield wipers come on and go off on their own. Consumer stated the problem is really noticable when making a turn, consumer has to play with turn signal to start again. Consumer feel this is very dangerous if in a down pour of rain.

- Blue Ridge, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 302002

Cougar

  • miles
While driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped working without any warning.contacted dealer.

- Hazelwood, MO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 012000

Cougar

  • miles
Panic button went off on my mistake but alarm would'nt shut off had to get replaced, hatch wouldn't open properly, I had my brakes replaced 3 times because of squealing noise. And these windshield wipers for the fourth time now.

- Marine City, MI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 152000

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing a momentary loss of steering when driving over a water puddle, and intermittently causing malfunction to instrument panel lights. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and unable to locate cause. Both side mirrors fell off. The cd and the radio are not operational. The radiator hose broke after 2 months of purchasing the vehicle. The back window wiper failed. The sun roof failed. This vehicle had numerous mechanical problems.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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