4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,242 miles

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problem #3

Mar 112002

Cougar

  • 46,726 miles
Vehicle stalled in traffice resulting in loss of power steering and power brake control.

- Norman, OK, USA

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problem #2

Nov 182003

(reported on)

Cougar

  • 23,000 miles
Engine dies and vehicle loses power at anytime without warning. When this occurs power steering and brakes fail.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Mar 292000

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving E when vehicle stalled in front of a semi-ractor trailer. Also, steering had locked up. Had no warning prior to stalling. Finally took vehicle to dealership & left it there. Lights go dim and car wants to die/ doesn't want to go into second gear when starting off, and same thing is happening when trying to sift into fifth gear/passenger's tail light is coming loose/interior lights coming on.

- Ashland, OH, USA

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