10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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problem #4

Aug 082004

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle lost power while driving down highway. Replaced the battery and took to shop to have alternator and whatever else looked at. Mechanic could not find anything wrong. Battery light still flashing. I'm scared this will happen again and leave me stranded. Also have had same electrical problems (power windows) as everyone else, as well as spending $600 on brakes, and trunk latch won't work. Radio works off and on. Also had to replace bumper as it was ripped off while pulling out of parking space. (not negligenc).

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #3

Jul 082004

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After running for more than 10 minutes in a row engine will not restart for thirty or fourty minutes. Brakes lose control in rain.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 242002

Cougar

  • miles
Consumer was pulling inside of a parking lot and without prior warning she applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor, hitting a tree. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #1

Jul 202000

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 55-60 mph consumer turned on air conditioner, then smelled smoke. Turned air conditioner off. Went to pull over, and brakes had failed. When vehicle came to stop, consumer opened hood and saw flames. Put fire out, and had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer stated that starter had caused fire and replaced starter.

- Southfiel, MI, USA