10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,192 miles

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problem #5

Feb 052004

Cougar 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 43,000 miles
Car experiences engine misfire and will not start after driving thru a one inch deep puddle of rain water. Possible timing chain failure due to engine misfire caused by malfunction. Auto has 43,000 miles on it.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #4

Jan 152004

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
While driving 55 mph, consumer noticed the dash lights and head lights dimming flowing engine hesitation which resulted in the engine stalling. The consumer restarted the vehicle and returned to normal driving. The dealership serviced the vehicle and replaced the alternator and battery, however the problem return.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #3

Jan 162001

Cougar 6-cyl

  • miles
Problems with odometer, gas gauge, turn signals, windows, radio, hazard lights, air bag lights, speedometer.. the mileage and clock were no longer visible. A new battery and alternator were installed prior to the incident. The sun roof leaked constantly and was also fixed prior to the incident. The battery and wrench light were constantly illuminated. This vehicle had been repaired over and over again. Consumer had to exit and barely made it home when she entered the driveway, the vehicle completely died.. the air condition was not cold enough, the cigarette lighter was broke, the brakes made a grinding noise, the door locks/latches were inoperative, and the vehicle had a transmission leak.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #2

Feb 082001

Cougar

  • miles
Lights flickering, loss of electrical power, alternator needs replacement part, emission system malfunction, malfunctioning ignition. Received poor service from dealer.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #1

Oct 072000

Cougar

  • miles
Lights flicker, then loses electrical power. Alternator, 2 batteries, wiper motor, sensor, windshield (stress crack from bottom) replaced. Requested on several occasions from bob site Lincoln Mercury service department that the Mercury factory zone manager be contacted, and to have the zone manager contact me. Each request was denied. I contacted Mercury customer assistance and was told that only the dealership could contact the factory zone managers.

- Overland Park, KS, USA