1999 MERCURY COUGAR Problems & Recalls

YES, I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2017. WHEN I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, EVERYTHING SEEMED PERFECTLY FINE. YET, THE DAY I RECEIVED IT, I WENT TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP. UPON RETURNING HOME, 1 MILE., THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD BY THE SELLER ALL WAS PERFECTLY FINE. DRIVE THE CAR, IT W...

Mileage: 680,000

I GOT IN MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER WORK IN THE PARKING LOT AND STARTED MY CAR AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. IT STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS AND IS NO LONGER ON. IT SEEMS LIKE NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OR PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM. EVERYTIME I ROLL UP MY WINDOWS, MY LIGHTS DIM AS IF THE BATTERY IS DY...

I GOT IN MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER WORK IN THE PARKING LOT AND STARTED MY CAR AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. IT STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS AND IS NO LONGER ON. IT SEEMS LIKE NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OR PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM. EVERYTIME I ROLL UP MY WINDOWS, MY LIGHTS DIM AS IF THE BATTERY IS DY...

I GOT IN MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER WORK IN THE PARKING LOT AND STARTED MY CAR AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. IT STAYED ON FOR THREE DAYS AND IS NO LONGER ON. IT SEEMS LIKE NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OR PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM. EVERYTIME I ROLL UP MY WINDOWS, MY LIGHTS DIM AS IF THE BATTERY IS DY...

TRANSMISSION HAVING PROBLEMS GOING INTO GEAR CONSTANTLY SLIPPING AND CATCHING GEARS WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE ONLY GETS UP TO 30 MPH

Mileage: 150,000

CALIPERS CONSTANTLY FALLS OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK UP

Mileage: 120,000

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMMITION SHIFTING 1ST TO SECOND CHANGES AT 3000RPM BUT WHEN I CHANGE PARK TO DRIVE SHAKES MOTOR BAD , ONE OF THE WIRES START SMOKING I LIKE I PUT TAPE AROUND WIRED BURND. TEMPERATURE IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT WHEN I OPEN THE HOOD THE CAR IS VERY HOT EVERY TIME I TRIED DRIVING I...

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMMITION SHIFTING 1ST TO SECOND CHANGES AT 3000RPM BUT WHEN I CHANGE PARK TO DRIVE SHAKES MOTOR BAD , ONE OF THE WIRES START SMOKING I LIKE I PUT TAPE AROUND WIRED BURND. TEMPERATURE IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT WHEN I OPEN THE HOOD THE CAR IS VERY HOT EVERY TIME I TRIED DRIVING I...

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMMITION SHIFTING 1ST TO SECOND CHANGES AT 3000RPM BUT WHEN I CHANGE PARK TO DRIVE SHAKES MOTOR BAD , ONE OF THE WIRES START SMOKING I LIKE I PUT TAPE AROUND WIRED BURND. TEMPERATURE IT DOESN'T SHOW BUT WHEN I OPEN THE HOOD THE CAR IS VERY HOT EVERY TIME I TRIED DRIVING I...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE IDLED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY IN...

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 115,000

1999 COUGAR BATTERY CONNECTION PROBLEMS OR SOMETHING FAULTY. SOMETIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING MY CAR JUST GOES DEAD. IT'S DONE THAT A LOT LATELY. I NOW HAVE A NEW BATTERY BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENS AND I'M SCARED WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY . TONIGHT I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WENT DEAD!...

Mileage: 191,487

1999 COUGAR BATTERY CONNECTION PROBLEMS OR SOMETHING FAULTY. SOMETIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING MY CAR JUST GOES DEAD. IT'S DONE THAT A LOT LATELY. I NOW HAVE A NEW BATTERY BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENS AND I'M SCARED WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY . TONIGHT I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WENT DEAD!...

Mileage: 191,487

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY CAR WASHED AND RUST PROOFED DURING THE WINTER EVER 2 WEEKS. LAST DECEMBER THE PAINT UNDER THE BOTTOM OF BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER DOORS STARTED HAVING THE PAINT BUBBLE UP ON BOTH ROCKER PANELS. IT STARTED BUBBLING UP THEN CURLING AND THE PAIN STARTED COMING OFF. IVE SEEN MA...

Mileage: 175,000

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY CAR WASHED AND RUST PROOFED DURING THE WINTER EVER 2 WEEKS. LAST DECEMBER THE PAINT UNDER THE BOTTOM OF BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER DOORS STARTED HAVING THE PAINT BUBBLE UP ON BOTH ROCKER PANELS. IT STARTED BUBBLING UP THEN CURLING AND THE PAIN STARTED COMING OFF. IVE SEEN MA...

Mileage: 175,000

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: (MANAGEMENT) I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND WAS HONKED AT BY ANOTHER DRIVER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKES LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I HAD A FRIEND OF MINE THAT IS A CERTIFIED REPAIR PERSON LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT WASN'T THE LIGHT OR THE FUSE OR THE BRAKE SWITCH UND...

Mileage: 175,000

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: (MANAGEMENT) I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND WAS HONKED AT BY ANOTHER DRIVER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKES LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I HAD A FRIEND OF MINE THAT IS A CERTIFIED REPAIR PERSON LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT WASN'T THE LIGHT OR THE FUSE OR THE BRAKE SWITCH UND...

Mileage: 175,000

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: (MANAGEMENT) I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND WAS HONKED AT BY ANOTHER DRIVER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKES LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I HAD A FRIEND OF MINE THAT IS A CERTIFIED REPAIR PERSON LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT WASN'T THE LIGHT OR THE FUSE OR THE BRAKE SWITCH UND...

Mileage: 175,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. A FAILURE CODE WAS DISPLAYED THAT IDENTIFIED THE ALTERNATOR AS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS ...

Mileage: 34,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mileage: 97,000

EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING ,REPLACED BRAND NEW AND SHUT OFF AGAIN CAUSING CAR TO LOCK ITSELF IN PARK. *TR

EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING ,REPLACED BRAND NEW AND SHUT OFF AGAIN CAUSING CAR TO LOCK ITSELF IN PARK. *TR

EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING ,REPLACED BRAND NEW AND SHUT OFF AGAIN CAUSING CAR TO LOCK ITSELF IN PARK. *TR

I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND BACK WHEEL LOCKING UP. IT WAS RAINING, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ABOUT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY, THE HEAT/DEFROST STOPPED WORKING AND MY BATTERY ...

Mileage: 116,000

I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND BACK WHEEL LOCKING UP. IT WAS RAINING, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ABOUT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY, THE HEAT/DEFROST STOPPED WORKING AND MY BATTERY ...

Mileage: 116,000

I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND BACK WHEEL LOCKING UP. IT WAS RAINING, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ABOUT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY, THE HEAT/DEFROST STOPPED WORKING AND MY BATTERY ...

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY RECALLS...

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND TIGHTENED THE BATTERY CABLE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED UPON REACHING THE RESIDE...

Mileage: 117,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND TIGHTENED THE BATTERY CABLE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED UPON REACHING THE RESIDE...

Mileage: 117,000

CPSC: I1370321A. 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *LN

ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK ON FRIDAY 7/12/2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 PM THE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS WAS ON A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR THAT MY FAMILY PURCHASED NEW. THE VIN IS [XXX]. I CALLED AND SPOKE WITH [XXX] AT FORD AND HE STATED THERE WAS NOTHING FORD ...

Mileage: 145,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SWAY BAR BECAME FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Mileage: 68,434

WHEN DRIVEN IT JERKS WHEN U TAKE OFF AND WHEN IT SHIFTS, AND IT MAKES A CLUNK NOISE WHEN I HIM HIT A BUMP IT IS SO BAD MY CAR GOES THE OTHER WAY THE REAR END. *TR

Mileage: 130

WHEN DRIVEN IT JERKS WHEN U TAKE OFF AND WHEN IT SHIFTS, AND IT MAKES A CLUNK NOISE WHEN I HIM HIT A BUMP IT IS SO BAD MY CAR GOES THE OTHER WAY THE REAR END. *TR

Mileage: 130

WHEN DRIVEN IT JERKS WHEN U TAKE OFF AND WHEN IT SHIFTS, AND IT MAKES A CLUNK NOISE WHEN I HIM HIT A BUMP IT IS SO BAD MY CAR GOES THE OTHER WAY THE REAR END. *TR

Mileage: 130

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS BEFORE STALLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS IT RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTIO...

Mileage: 88,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE WATER DAMAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Mileage: 135,000

1999 MERCURY COUGAR. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, BUT WILL SHIFT CORRECTLY IF IT IS DONE MANUALLY. *TGW

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO...

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO...

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO...

Mileage: 125,000

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OCCURS WHEN CAR IS DOWN SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR COMING TO A STOP, OR SHIFTED TO FIRST NOT BEING AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE SHIFT LEVER "POPS OUT OF GEAR" AND ADMITTING A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PREVENTING THIS WOULD BE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM NEUT...

Mileage: 128,300

1999 MERCURY COUGAR - RIGHT FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I SUDDENLY HEARD A NOISE OF SOMETHING METALLIC SLAPPING AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER PULLING OVER TO INVESTIGATE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP HAD COMPLETELY CORRODED THRU AND ...

Mileage: 99,750

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

BOUGHT CAR AT DEALER ON 02/05/01 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD TO REPAIR CAR ON TOO MANY OCCASIONS. HERE SOME OF THE REPAIRS I'VE HAD TO DO ON THIS CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. ON 3/01: BRAKES, 10/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED BATTERY AND PERFORMED A RECALL,12/01: DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALTERNATOR, 05/02: BRAKE PADS, 0...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE BACK AND FORTH AND THEN THE SHUT OFF. HE HAD TO WAIT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 25 MPH WITHOUT SHUTTING OF...

Mileage: 100,000

I'VE GOT A REPEATABLE FAILURE THAT HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN OR GO UP AN INCLINE WHILE I HAVE LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A TANK OF GAS IN MY VEHICLE. THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER AND START TO STUTTER, AND HAS COMPLETELY STALLED A COUPLE TIMES. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PARTS REPLACED YET, BUT I FOUND OTHER PEO...

Mileage: 50,000

SUNROOFS ON THE 1999 TO 2001 MERCURY COUGARS SEEM TO BREAK WITH ALOT OF FREQUENCY. ONE DAY THEY SEEM TO WORK AND THEN FOR NO REASON THEY BREAK. INCLUDED IS A WEBSITE WITH OTHER OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD/MERCURY SAYS IT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM EVEN WHEN IT SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW O...

Mileage: 113,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH PAWL STICKS IN THE OPEN OR UNLATCHED POSITION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DOOR OPENS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Mileage: 136,000

RECALL ID#8389 (FEB 06, 2001) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY CABLES. 1999 MERCURY COUGAR 2.5L V6 (70263 MILES). JUST PICKED UP CAR AFTER PAYING $3500 IN REPAIRS FOR HEADGASKET, ETC. MECHANIC MENTIONED A BEARING IN THE ALTERNATOR IS GOING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON. THAT WOULD BE THE THIRD ALTERNATO...

Mileage: 70,263

I HAVE OWNED MY 99 COUGAR FOR 7 YEARS NOW I BOUGHT IT USED AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE THE FIRST YEAR BUT LATE WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE CHANGED THE ALTERNATOR 3 TIMES STARTER 4 TIMES AND THE BATTERY 3 TIMES JUST RECENTLY MY CAR REFUSED TO START SO I FIGURED IT WAS THE STARTER CAUSE EVERY FALL ...

Mileage: 145,600

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR, AND HAVE HAD IT ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, EXCEPT HAVING TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. I WORK 3RD SHIFT (7P-7A) AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL, AND ON MY WAY HOME, MY CAR STARTED SLIPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE CAR WOULD GO FOR A MINUTE, THEN IT ...

Mileage: 120,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2008, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLICKERING ON AND OFF. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND STATED THAT THE...

Mileage: 55,000

THE PLASTIC SUNROOF TRANSPORT MECHANISM HAS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME DURING THE LIFE OF THIS CAR (I AM THE ONLY OWNER). THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED EARLY IN MY OWNERSHIP AND WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. DEALERSHIP THAT FIXED IT THE FIRST TIME HAS REFUSED TO FIX IT AGAIN CITING A 12 MONTH WARRANTY...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE AND STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LOSE POWER AND SURGE AS IF IT WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD APPEAR SLUGGISH AND THEN OPERATE NORMALLY AGAIN. ...

Mileage: 121,000

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AUTOMATIC V6. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. LIKE OTHER 1999 ' 2000 MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN CAN COST EFFECTIVELY BE FIX...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS BECAME DIM. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO DIMMED IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALSO FLICKERED AND DIMMED, BUT THEN ILLUMIN...

Mileage: 79,700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS BECAME DIM. THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO DIMMED IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALSO FLICKERED AND DIMMED, BUT THEN ILLUMIN...

Mileage: 79,700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND SURGE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR AND FUEL FILTERS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THA...

Mileage: 100,000

BRAKES CONTINUE TO GRIND EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED. TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS RANDOMLY. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 73,000

BRAKES CONTINUE TO GRIND EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED. TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS RANDOMLY. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 73,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. IN 2003, THE ENGINE FAILED WHEN FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. CURRENTLY, FUEL IS NOT ABLE TO ENTER INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THEN SHUT OFF. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAS NOT ...

Mileage: 20,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. IN 2003, THE ENGINE FAILED WHEN FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. CURRENTLY, FUEL IS NOT ABLE TO ENTER INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THEN SHUT OFF. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAS NOT ...

Mileage: 20,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. IN 2003, THE ENGINE FAILED WHEN FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. CURRENTLY, FUEL IS NOT ABLE TO ENTER INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THEN SHUT OFF. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAS NOT ...

Mileage: 20,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. HE STATED THAT THE SUNROOF SHIFTED TO THE SIDE AND HE HEARD A CRACK WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN IT, WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKET TO BREAK. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO THE TRACK AND BRACKET WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THE SUNROOF...

Mileage: 83,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVS VERY HIGH AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER...

Mileage: 183,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVS VERY HIGH AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER...

Mileage: 183,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE MECHANIC NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN GASKET ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OIL PAN GASKET MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT CURRENTLY HAS TO CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE MECHANIC STATED DUE TO THE FAILURE A FIRE COULD...

Mileage: 33,000

RECALL OF BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL. FORD SERVICE CENTER STATES REPAIR WAS DONE ON 12-19-2000, BUT THERE IS NO RECORDS TO CONFIRM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL, FORD STATES THAT THERE ISN'T ONE ON MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, MY VECHICLE DISPLAYS THE SAME SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL 04V421000 AND TH...

RECALL OF BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL. FORD SERVICE CENTER STATES REPAIR WAS DONE ON 12-19-2000, BUT THERE IS NO RECORDS TO CONFIRM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL, FORD STATES THAT THERE ISN'T ONE ON MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, MY VECHICLE DISPLAYS THE SAME SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL 04V421000 AND TH...

RECALL OF BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL. FORD SERVICE CENTER STATES REPAIR WAS DONE ON 12-19-2000, BUT THERE IS NO RECORDS TO CONFIRM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL, FORD STATES THAT THERE ISN'T ONE ON MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER, MY VECHICLE DISPLAYS THE SAME SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL 04V421000 AND TH...

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR WITH A FAILURE MILEAGE OF 107,000. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUN ROOF SHE HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY. SHE FELT THAT THIS WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR ...

Mileage: 108,000

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUPE. HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL STATING THAT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL, HE WANTED TO NOTE THAT THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT LENS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES TO DATE. THE CURREN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE FRONT AND DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH STUCK ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE PASSENGER'S DOOR CAME OPEN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH STUCK THE CURRENT VEHICLE...

Mileage: 146,000

MY 1999 COUGAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A TUNE UP RECENTLY. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS LATER ONE OF THEM BLEW BECAUSE FORD MADE A DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG THREAD. NOW I CANNOT GET IT FIXED BECAUSE A FORD SPECIALIST MUST GO THROUGH THE ENGINE TO REPAIR AND IT WILL COST ...

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I FILED A COMPLAINT, I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK ! I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ITS BUMPING THE GAS PEDAL UP AND DOWN WHEN TRYING TO STOP WHICH IN TURN CAUSED ME TO BE IN A CAR CRASH IN DECEMBER 2006 IN CLINTON COUNTY, OHIO. THERE IS A RECALL AND IT NEEDS ...

Mileage: 112,554

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE @ 30 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED OUT AND I ALMOST CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STEER NOR BRAKE. FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE 1999 MERCURY COUGAR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 04N02 BUT FORD SAYS MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM. PLEASE HELP. *NM

Mileage: 74,000

I BOUGHT A 199 FORD MERCURY COUGAR AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON DEC. 8TH, 2006 WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES THEY STARTED MOVING ON THEIR OWN AND THE MOVEMENT WAS BRAKING UP AND DOWN I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND WRECKED AND I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A CAR LOT. THIS CAR CONSTANTLY WHEN COLD DOES THIS AND I...

I ALSO OWN A 99 COUGAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES, BUT I LOVE THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES WHEN IT WORKS CORRECTLY. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND IT'S ALSO ON ITS 5TH WINDOW MOTOR, WHICH STILL DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. I HAVE REPLACED ALMOST EVERY SENSOR POSSIBLE, TOO. OF COURSE WHEN I HA...

Mileage: 69,000

I ALSO OWN A 99 COUGAR AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES, BUT I LOVE THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES WHEN IT WORKS CORRECTLY. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND IT'S ALSO ON ITS 5TH WINDOW MOTOR, WHICH STILL DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. I HAVE REPLACED ALMOST EVERY SENSOR POSSIBLE, TOO. OF COURSE WHEN I HA...

Mileage: 69,000

SUNROOF BROKE LOOSE. IS STUCK NOW BUT COULD POTENTIALLY RELEASE FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AFFECTING MANY MANY VEHICLES. REFER TO WWW.COUGARSUNROOF.COM. LIST OF OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS THERE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS GETS SOMEONE KILLED. I HAVE A BACHELOR'S D...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NEARLY GET REAR-ENDED WHILE BRAKING FROM TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. THERE WAS...

Mileage: 85,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NEARLY GET REAR-ENDED WHILE BRAKING FROM TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. THERE WAS...

Mileage: 85,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND MOVED AROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.

Mileage: 70,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON DRY CITY STREETS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND.

Mileage: 126,000

1999 MERCURY COUGAR SEAT BACK FAILURE DURING REAR-END COLLISION. COUGAR STALLED ON BUSY FREEWAY ENDING IN REAR TOTALED CAR COLLISION. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WENT COMPLETELY DOWN AND UPON SEATS IN THE BACKSEAT. THIS WAS TWO DEFECTS. INJURIES WERE NECK AND BACK PAINS, THREE BUMPS TO THE HEAD RESULTIN...

Mileage: 90,000

1999 MERCURY COUGAR SEAT BACK FAILURE DURING REAR-END COLLISION. COUGAR STALLED ON BUSY FREEWAY ENDING IN REAR TOTALED CAR COLLISION. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WENT COMPLETELY DOWN AND UPON SEATS IN THE BACKSEAT. THIS WAS TWO DEFECTS. INJURIES WERE NECK AND BACK PAINS, THREE BUMPS TO THE HEAD RESULTIN...

Mileage: 90,000

FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 32,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 82,000. *JB

Mileage: 82,000

THE SUNROOF ON MY 1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS STOPPED WORKING. IT STOPPED IN THE RAISED POSITION AND UPON INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM IT SEEMS THAT THE PLASTIC PIECES ON THE TRACK HAVE BROKEN. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND CAN BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE HAVE...

Mileage: 95,000

MOST RECENT INFORMATION IS GIVEN. HAD TO HAVE ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE WITH IN A 7-8 MONTH PERIOD DUE TO A RECALL ISSUED BY FORD ON FEBRUARY 6, 2001. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V031000. I HAD 2 DEALERSHIPS SEARCH FOR RECALLS USING MY VIN, NO RECALLS CAME UP. *NM

Mileage: 64,100

FAULTY EQUIPMENT IN THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY (PLASTIC PIECES THAT HOLD THE SUNROOF TO THE TRACK GUIDES). THESE PIECES ALSO TAKE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF "STRESS" WHEN THE SUNROOF IS IN THE OPEN POSITION. THEY ARE SUPPORTING MOST OF THE WEIGHT OF THE SUNROOF ITSELF. AND ALSO ON MY CAR, LEFT SIDE TRACK I...

Mileage: 53,900

SUNROOF FAILED TO CLOSE ON 99 MERCURY COUGAR LOOKED ON THE WEB AND I AM NOT ALONE HTTP://WWW.COUGARSUNROOF.COM/. *NM

Mileage: 78,000

1. CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO LOCK UP AND LIGHTS BEGAN FLICKERING ON THE DASH. 2. THE CAR STALLED IN THE FAST LANE ON A BUSY FREEWAY. THE CONSEQUENCE WAS A SMALL TRUCK REAR-ENDED THE BACK OF THE CAR AND IT WAS TOTALED. ONE PERSON HAD BUSTED LIP IN TRUCK AND ONE IN TH...

1. CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO LOCK UP AND LIGHTS BEGAN FLICKERING ON THE DASH. 2. THE CAR STALLED IN THE FAST LANE ON A BUSY FREEWAY. THE CONSEQUENCE WAS A SMALL TRUCK REAR-ENDED THE BACK OF THE CAR AND IT WAS TOTALED. ONE PERSON HAD BUSTED LIP IN TRUCK AND ONE IN TH...

THE ISSUE IS WITH THE DESIGN FLAW FOR A SUNROOF ON THE 1999 FORD MERCURY COUGAR, WHICH HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHEN TRYING TO OPEN ONE DAY. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE OF 53000, SUNROOF ONE OF MAIN REASON FOR PURCHASE. DID SOME RESEARCH, THERE IS GREAT WEBSITE THAT SHOWS THOUSAND PLUS OW...

Mileage: 56,000

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY COUGAR. I CANNOT PASS THE IL. EMISSIONS TESTS, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE O2 SENSORS ARE DEFECTIVE. MY ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, ALONE, 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. EIGHT! THIS IS INCREDIBLE. ALSO, MY CAR MAKES A LOUD S...

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY COUGAR. I CANNOT PASS THE IL. EMISSIONS TESTS, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE O2 SENSORS ARE DEFECTIVE. MY ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, ALONE, 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. EIGHT! THIS IS INCREDIBLE. ALSO, MY CAR MAKES A LOUD S...

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY COUGAR. I CANNOT PASS THE IL. EMISSIONS TESTS, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE O2 SENSORS ARE DEFECTIVE. MY ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, ALONE, 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. EIGHT! THIS IS INCREDIBLE. ALSO, MY CAR MAKES A LOUD S...

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY COUGAR. I CANNOT PASS THE IL. EMISSIONS TESTS, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE O2 SENSORS ARE DEFECTIVE. MY ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT, ALONE, 8 DIFFERENT TIMES. EIGHT! THIS IS INCREDIBLE. ALSO, MY CAR MAKES A LOUD S...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR SUNROOF BROKE AND THE COST OF REPAIR IS UNBELIEVABLE! I HAVE SEEN MANY WEBSITES WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS. SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WHEN ALL THESE SUNROOFS ARE BREAKING CONSTANTLY. *NM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HESITATED, STALLED, LOST POWER AND BACKFIRED WHEN THE FUEL TANK REACHED A LEVEL OF THREE QUARTERS TO ONE HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STALLED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA RECALL 04V421000, CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM ONLINE. THE VIN WAS...

Mileage: 80,836

1999 MERCURY COUGAR LEAKS WATER INTO HATCH AREA DIRECTLY ONTO THE INTERIOR EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTIONS FOR TAIL LIGHTS AND HATCH RELEASE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE SOURCE OF LEAK AND THEREFORE CANNOT REPAIR. MERCURY WILL NOT RELEASE BLUEPRINTS OF SHEET METAL LAYOUT TO HELP IN DETER...

Mileage: 200

SUNROOF FAILED TO CLOSE AT 40K MILES AND IS STUCK OPEN. IT WILL COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. IT RATTLES WHEN DRIVEN AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL FLY OFF ON THE FREEWAY. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY ISSUE NOT TO MENTION THAT ALL SORTS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE RUINED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. I READ ABOUT ...

Mileage: 40,000

THE SUNROOF BROKE, IS A COMMON AND KNOWN PROBLEM (WITH A WEBSITE DEDICATED WITH OVER A THOUSAND TESTIMONIALS). FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. ONLY OPTION IS $1700 REPAIR. *NM

MOONROOF ON A 99 COUGAR DOESN'T WORK. WASN'T MUCH OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE ROOF FLEW UP AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD OF THE PERSON BEHIND ME. *JB

Mileage: 89,899

MOONROOF ON A 99 COUGAR DOESN'T WORK. WASN'T MUCH OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE ROOF FLEW UP AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD OF THE PERSON BEHIND ME. *JB

Mileage: 89,899

WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST COUGAR IN 2001. IT IS A 1999. A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THE SUNROOF BROKE AND FROZE IN THE UP POSITION. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS TOLD TO US COVERED THIS PART. WHEN TOOK IT IN TO GET LOOKED AT, IT DID NOT COVER IT AND THEY SAID THAT THE SUNROOF WOULD COST $2000 TO ...

Mileage: 32,000

MY SUNROOF BROKE AND ALMOST FLEW OFF OF MY CAR!!!!!! *NM

Mileage: 68,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS CAUSING ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH TO ILLUMINATE. ADDITIONALLY THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND ODOMETER BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT BECAUSE IT WAS PURCHASED AS IS THEY WILL NOT INSPECT IT.

Mileage: 109,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS CAUSING ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH TO ILLUMINATE. ADDITIONALLY THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND ODOMETER BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT BECAUSE IT WAS PURCHASED AS IS THEY WILL NOT INSPECT IT.

Mileage: 109,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V421000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE...

Mileage: 55,000

SINCE MOVING TO TEXAS IN 2001 I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. I HAVE SPENT IN EXCESS OF $5,000 TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED. I JUST PICKED UP MY CAR AGAIN TODAY AFTER SPENDING ANOTHER $700+ TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I ONLY WENT APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WHEN THE LIGHT ...

(1) SUN ROOF WAS CLOSED FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO EVENT. (2) SUN ROOF BEGAN TO OPEN AND STOPPED, REMAINING IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. (3) FAILURE IS NOT CORRECTED. PARTS AND LABOUR WILL RUN $1500. SAFETY CONCERN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SUN ROOF IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION MAY CAUSE ADDITIO...

Mileage: 49,450

THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. I GOT IN IT, STARTED IT, AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT DIDN'T GO. I PUT IT BACK IN PARK, THEN IN DRIVE, AND I COULDN'T GO FORWARD BECAUSE OF THE CURB. SO I PUT IT IN REVERSE AGAIN, EVENTUALLY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT, BUT IT WENT BACK HARD, AND I C...

Mileage: 86,000

AS SOON AS I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 49000 IT WOULDN'T START. REPLACED THE STARTER, STILL WASN'T RIGHT. HAD TO REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL BECAUSE THE OLD AND NEW STARTER NEVER MATCHED PROPERLY WITH FLYWHEEL. THEN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE EGR SENSOR WAS BAD. REPLACED THE SENSOR. ALL OF THIS ...

Mileage: 55,223

AS SOON AS I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 49000 IT WOULDN'T START. REPLACED THE STARTER, STILL WASN'T RIGHT. HAD TO REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL BECAUSE THE OLD AND NEW STARTER NEVER MATCHED PROPERLY WITH FLYWHEEL. THEN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE EGR SENSOR WAS BAD. REPLACED THE SENSOR. ALL OF THIS ...

Mileage: 55,223

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON AN ICY ROAD, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HIT INTO A CURB. THE THROTTLE HAS STUCK INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2005. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE TWO RECALLS, #00V075000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES AND #99V...

Mileage: 62,200

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON AN ICY ROAD, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HIT INTO A CURB. THE THROTTLE HAS STUCK INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AUGUST OF 2005. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE TWO RECALLS, #00V075000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES AND #99V...

Mileage: 62,200

3/21/05 VEHICLE TAKEN TO LINCOLN MERCURY DRIVEABILITY CONCERN BY>>( MY WIFE)>>>CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, THEY FOND INTAKE GASKETS LEAKING VAC & BANK 2 ALSO MONITOR ARE VERY ACTIVE NEED TUNE UP AND PLUG WIRES AND TIRES... MY WIFE GAVE THEM ALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PO420 ...

Mileage: 111,004

3/21/05 VEHICLE TAKEN TO LINCOLN MERCURY DRIVEABILITY CONCERN BY>>( MY WIFE)>>>CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, THEY FOND INTAKE GASKETS LEAKING VAC & BANK 2 ALSO MONITOR ARE VERY ACTIVE NEED TUNE UP AND PLUG WIRES AND TIRES... MY WIFE GAVE THEM ALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PO420 ...

Mileage: 111,004

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V421000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM DELIVERY MODULE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

SUNROOF ARMS BREAK AND SUNROOF GOES FLYING OFF THE CAR AT HIGH SPEEDS. THERE ARE ALSO OVER 800 PEOPLE WITH THIS SIMLAR PROBLEM. THE FULL LIST IS AT WWW.COUGARSUNROOFS.COM. *NM

Mileage: 84,000

THERE IS RECALL ON MERCURY COUGAR 1999 V6 FOR A FUEL FILTER THAT MAY CAUSE HESITATION, STALLING, SURGING. OVER FIFTY TIMES HAS THIS OCCURRED NEARLY CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OVER FIVE TIMES. THE CAR HAS BEEN GIVEN A "TUNE UP" TO ELIMINATE THAT AS THE CAUSE. THE ONLY OTHER CAUSE COULD BE THE FUEL FIL...

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I PURCHASED THE VECHICLE NEW AND HAVE MAINTAINED ALL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. AT THIS POINT, THE VECHICLE STILL HAS LESS THAN 45,000 MILES (I DO NOT DRIVE ALL THAT MUCH). HOWEVER, SINCE PURCHASING THIS CAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWICE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, ...

Mileage: 45,000

I WAS COMMUTING TO WORK IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND WHILE TRAVELING UPHILL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND THEN THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO ROLL THE CAR OUT OF THE HIGHWAY BEFORE ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHED THE BLIND CURVE FROM MY REAR AND SWERVED TO AVOID THE BROKEN DOWN CAR AND MYSELF. ...

Mileage: 165,600

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 10/99. I HAVE HAD THE SUN ROOF REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS IT AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON; THE TRACK BROKE ($1000 TO FIX, $2000 IF I GO TO THE DEALER). THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE IT STICKS (IT NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN)....

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 10/99. I HAVE HAD THE SUN ROOF REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS IT AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON; THE TRACK BROKE ($1000 TO FIX, $2000 IF I GO TO THE DEALER). THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE IT STICKS (IT NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN)....

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 10/99. I HAVE HAD THE SUN ROOF REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS IT AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON; THE TRACK BROKE ($1000 TO FIX, $2000 IF I GO TO THE DEALER). THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE IT STICKS (IT NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN)....

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 10/99. I HAVE HAD THE SUN ROOF REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS IT AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON; THE TRACK BROKE ($1000 TO FIX, $2000 IF I GO TO THE DEALER). THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE IT STICKS (IT NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN)....

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 10/99. I HAVE HAD THE SUN ROOF REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS IT AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON; THE TRACK BROKE ($1000 TO FIX, $2000 IF I GO TO THE DEALER). THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE IT STICKS (IT NEED TO BE CHANGED AGAIN)....

WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE ,THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE COMPUTER CODE NEEDED TO BE RESET AND RESET IT TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROV...

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. HE HAS BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND RECALLS 04V4210000, 04V4210000,1V0320000, AND 01V0310000 . HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE EXPERIENC...

Mileage: 100,000

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. HE HAS BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND RECALLS 04V4210000, 04V4210000,1V0320000, AND 01V0310000 . HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE EXPERIENC...

Mileage: 100,000

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. HE HAS BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND RECALLS 04V4210000, 04V4210000,1V0320000, AND 01V0310000 . HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE EXPERIENC...

Mileage: 100,000

1999 MERCURY COUGAR ENGINE HESITATES, LOSSES POWER AND BUCKS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. *TS THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS, THEY STILL HAD NOT MADE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO HESITATE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE WHEN THE DASHBOARD WAS PULLED OFF IT WAS BURNED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS, AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT SIMILIAR TO OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAD BEEN FIXED. WHEN CONTACTING FORD, THEY STATED THI...

Mileage: 35,569

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. WHILE CONTACT'S SON DROVE THE VEHICLE THE HOOD LATCH BROKE, CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST. TH...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V032000. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAD A RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH. EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAD THE SAME ISSUES AS THE VEHICLES UNDER THE RECALL. THEY WILL NOT HONOR. OCTOBER 30, 2001 I HAD THE BRAKE SWITCH AND JUMPER HARNESS REPLACED. DUE TO THE ...

Mileage: 81,491

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V032000; FORD ISSUED A BRAKE LIGHT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAVE BEEN FIXED THREE (3) TIMES WITH CHARGES OF $402.47 INCURRED. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR AND SWITCH. *TT *...

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE PER THE SERVICE MANUAL THROUGH THE LOCAL MERCURY DEALERSHIP. SOMETIME DURING EARLY APRIL 2005, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HESITATED AND JERKED VIOLENTLY AFTER ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OF NORMAL DRIVING. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE....

Mileage: 76,500

IN AUGUST OF 2004, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ON MY 1999 MERCURY COUGAR BECAME STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WERE DISABLED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE DOOR LATCH FOR THIS VEHICLE (RECALL 99V226000). HIGH HUMIDITY HAD CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE DOOR LATCHES, WHICH WERE REPLACED ...

RECALL 04V421000 CONCERNING FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, AND ENGINE STALLING WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP POSITION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL.*AK

Mileage: 65,000

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

1999 MERCURY COUGAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEAKERS, BATTERY EQUIPMENT, BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, THE CONSUMER...

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V421000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE. DELIVERY. I AM EXPERIENCING THESE EXACT PROBLEMS, WHICH ARE BELIEVED TO BE PRESENT ALSO, BY MY LOCAL DEALER, WHERE I SHOWED THE CAR TO A MERCURY TRAINED MECHANIC. HOWEVER, FORD/MERCURY (RON BLUESTEIN/FORD EXECUTIVE OFFICES, ID # 2170, PHONE...

Mileage: 36,000

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH TRANSMISSION GEAR BLOCK BLEWOUT. THIS CAUSED HEAVY VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mileage: 75,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 5700 MILES. THE FLYWHEEL HAS FAILED ,RESULTING IN COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE STARTER AND FLYWHEEL. THE PROBLEM BEGAN MORE THAN A YEAR AGO BUT WAS SO INTERMITTENT THAT MY MECHANIC COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE. AT THIS TIME TH...

Mileage: 42,000

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE/SURGE FORWARD BEFORE STALLING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Mileage: 54,000

WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE ,THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE COMPUTER CODE NEEDED TO BE RESET AND RESET IT TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AT THIS TIME. PLE...

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

THE TRANSMISSION AXLE LIGHT IS ON AND THE DASHBOARD SAYS ODOMETR OFF THEN THE TRANSMISSION AXLE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR SHIFTS HARD. THIS HAPPENED AT 49,000 MILES THE DEALER SAID I WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I REPLACED TRANSMISSION, AND NOW AT 75,000 MILES THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING. THIS...

Mileage: 39,000

MY BLOWER FAN QUIT WORKING ON ANYTHING BUT HIGH. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR HAD GONE OUT AND IT MELTED THE CONNECTOR. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM FOR 1999 MERCURY COUGERS 01S22. *AK

Mileage: 69,500

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE BRAKE WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK THE SWITCH HAD BECOME HOT AND MELTED PLASTIC FROM THE HOUSING AROUN...

Mileage: 78,000

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE BRAKE WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK THE SWITCH HAD BECOME HOT AND MELTED PLASTIC FROM THE HOUSING AROUN...

Mileage: 78,000

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SUN ROOF PROBLEM. WHEN THE BUTTON WAS PUSHED TO RAISE THE ROOF IT WENT OFF THE TRACK. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO WAS NOT STANDING BEHIND ITS PRODUCT. *AK

Mileage: 19,000

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

PURCHASED CAR NEW, IN 57000 MILES WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE, 2 ALTERNATORS, 1 STARTER, 2 BATTERIES, ENTIRE RACK AND PINION, POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER, 4 SET OF BRAKES, 4 SETS OF TIRES PLUS TWO INDIVIDUAL TIRES ALL WITH SIDEWALL BLOW OUTS EXCEPT ONE PUNCTURE AND 2 HEADLIGHT SWIT...

Mileage: 8,520

CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10070550 COMPONENT: OTHER DETAILS: EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT (FROM TSB). THE FLYWHEEL DEFECT FIRST APPEARED IN JUNE 2001 WHEN THE COUGAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY IN YEARS AND MILEAGE. WHEN THE DEFECT SURFACED, THE ...

WHILE RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, I SNEEZED ONCE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOOSEN UP ANY. RESULT WAS LEFT SHOULDER INJURY FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS WITH THERAPY AND BRUISED RIBS THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT A MONTH. TO AVOID THIS, I PULL THE SEAT BELT AWAY FROM ME WHENEVER I HAVE TO SNEEZE OR COUGH. *AK

Mileage: 50,200

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. VEHICLE STALLED, AND WAS STARTED AGAIN. THEN, THE VEHICLE REVVED SEVERELY. DEALER SENT THE VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOPS FIVE TIMES FOR ESTIMATES, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE THE VEHI...

Mileage: 67,000

RECALL 01V230000 CONCERNING AIR CONDITIONER HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR DEFECT. THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER AND HEATER MALFUNCTIONED. CURRENTLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS YEAR/MAKE, AND MODEL. HOWEVER, AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ...

Mileage: 51,000

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mileage: 52,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. *JB

MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND A SPLIT SECOND LATER THE PASSANGER AIRBAG PREMATURLY DEPLOYED. IT WAS THE AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR HER HEARING IN HER RIGHT EAR BECAUSE SHE IS HAVING PROBLEMS. I CALLED THE FORD/MERCURY MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THA...

THE BATTERY SEEMED LOW ON THE CAR, INDICATED BY INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT BEING VERY ILLUMINATED, BUT THEN DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND WINDOWS ROLLED UP VERY SLOWLY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR MANY HOURS AND IT TOOK A CHARGE, SO I COULD GET TO THE MERCURY DEALER. IT DIED WHEN I GOT THERE AND TH...

Mileage: 93,000

THE BATTERY SEEMED LOW ON THE CAR, INDICATED BY INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT BEING VERY ILLUMINATED, BUT THEN DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND WINDOWS ROLLED UP VERY SLOWLY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR MANY HOURS AND IT TOOK A CHARGE, SO I COULD GET TO THE MERCURY DEALER. IT DIED WHEN I GOT THERE AND TH...

Mileage: 93,000

THE BATTERY SEEMED LOW ON THE CAR, INDICATED BY INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT BEING VERY ILLUMINATED, BUT THEN DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND WINDOWS ROLLED UP VERY SLOWLY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR MANY HOURS AND IT TOOK A CHARGE, SO I COULD GET TO THE MERCURY DEALER. IT DIED WHEN I GOT THERE AND TH...

Mileage: 93,000

GAS GAUGE HAS ERRATIC OPERATION (SOMETIMES STICKS ON E OR F AND NEVER ACCURATE). CAR HAS HESITATION. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE. FORD/MERCURY ISSUED RECALL IN MAY 2004 ON FUEL DELIVERY MODULE FOR THIS REASON. MY CAR WAS NOT IN THE RECALL AND FORD WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTA...

Mileage: 67,000

DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. EACH TIME REQUIRING THE BEARING TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

Mileage: 73,000

DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. EACH TIME REQUIRING THE BEARING TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

Mileage: 73,000

DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS. EACH TIME REQUIRING THE BEARING TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

Mileage: 73,000

WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING, MY 1999 MERCURY COUGAR WILL SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, TO REVERSE, WITHOUT EVER RELEASING THE LOCK. ALL IT TAKES IS SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE GEAR SHIFT TO CHANGE GEARS UNINTENTIONALLY. THE DEALER I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM 2 WEEKS AGO, AND FORD TELL ME THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR...

Mileage: 48,800

THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND ENGINE COULD NOT BE STARTED. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS: FUEL PUMP FAILURE. COST: $500. TWO WEEKS LATER I FOUND OUT THAT MERCURY HAD A RECALL ON FUEL PUMPS, HOWEVER MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I SU...

Mileage: 53,555

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V194000 CONCERNING THROTTLE CABLE: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE ENGINE REVVED. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE, EVEN WHEN THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES. THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 16,000

THERE IS A PIN IN MY PASSENGER DOOR THAT FALLS OUT EVERY FEW MONTHS OR SO. (ABOUT 3-5 TIMES SINCE IT FIRST HAPPENED) WE JUST HOLD THE DOOR UP AND HAMMER THE PIN BACK INTO PLACE WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT STAYS FOR A FEW MONTHS. WE'VE TRIED A FEW DIFFERENT KINDS OF CLIPS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE TO NO AVAI...

THERE IS A PIN IN MY PASSENGER DOOR THAT FALLS OUT EVERY FEW MONTHS OR SO. (ABOUT 3-5 TIMES SINCE IT FIRST HAPPENED) WE JUST HOLD THE DOOR UP AND HAMMER THE PIN BACK INTO PLACE WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT STAYS FOR A FEW MONTHS. WE'VE TRIED A FEW DIFFERENT KINDS OF CLIPS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE TO NO AVAI...

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AS THE CONSUMER WAS TAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHI...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. *MR THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE WERE ALTERNATOR AND FUEL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A CREDITED AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY, BRAKES AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. OTHER PROBLEM ARE AS FO...

WHEN INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT IN THE REAR SEAT, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR SEATS INCLINE WHICH CAUSED THE CHILD?S SAFETY SEAT TO INCLINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT, "FOUR CHILD SEATS HAD BEEN TRIED IN THE REAR SEAT AND THEY ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

21,210 MILES-BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD FAILURE,SUNROOF INOPERABLE,PASSENGER WINDOW INOPERABLE-WARRANTY 47,823 MILES-COMPLETE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE-WARRANTY TRUNK HAS NEVER OPENED CORRECTLY FROM INSIDE-NO SOLUTION 87,000 MILES- STARTER MOTOR FAILED-$250 91,519 MILES-2 RADIATOR HOSES FAILED-$240 93,0...

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER LOST THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN... OVER A $1000 TO REPAIR... PLASTIC RAIL AT FAULT... FUNNY 2000-01 HAVE METAL RAILS... WHY WASN'T THIS DEFECT RECALLED-IF MANUFACTURER KNEW OF WEAK PART. NOW PASSES THIS FAULT ON TO THE CONSUMER INSTEAD OF FIXING IT....AT HIGH PRICE TO REPAIR. *JB

Mileage: 42,000

REPEATED ISSUES ON VARIOUS DATES. PROBLEM 1: THE VEHICLE ALARM WILL RANDOMLY ACTIVATE ITSELF. IT WILL GO THROUGH IT'S 5 MINUTE ALARM PROCESS AND THEN SHUTS ITSELF DOWN. THEN ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 10 MINUTES LATTER IT WILL SET ITSELF OFF AGAIN. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE SO THA...

REPEATED ISSUES ON VARIOUS DATES. PROBLEM 1: THE VEHICLE ALARM WILL RANDOMLY ACTIVATE ITSELF. IT WILL GO THROUGH IT'S 5 MINUTE ALARM PROCESS AND THEN SHUTS ITSELF DOWN. THEN ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 10 MINUTES LATTER IT WILL SET ITSELF OFF AGAIN. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE SO THA...

REPEATED ISSUES ON VARIOUS DATES. PROBLEM 1: THE VEHICLE ALARM WILL RANDOMLY ACTIVATE ITSELF. IT WILL GO THROUGH IT'S 5 MINUTE ALARM PROCESS AND THEN SHUTS ITSELF DOWN. THEN ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 10 MINUTES LATTER IT WILL SET ITSELF OFF AGAIN. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE SO THA...

FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE ON THE RECALLED FOCUSES. I HAD MY FUEL PUMP FAIL ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR AND WAS ALMOST RUN OVER. AFTER LOOKING AT SOME CAR FORUMS I HAVE COME TO FIND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPLACED THIS PUMP 2-3 TIM...

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR IS ALMOST 5 YEARS OLD, JUST PUT IN 3RD ALTERNATOR; NOW, CANNOT PASS EMMISIONS, CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. TONS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Mileage: 15,000

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR AND IT HAS MALFUNCTIONS ALL OVER IN THE ENGINE. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THAT MY PRESTONE IS LEAKING INTO MY PISTONS THEREFORE KILLING MY WHOLE ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER THAT HAD SOLD IT TO ME BUT THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIX IT A...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO KEEP THE FUEL TANK AT LEAST HALF FULL UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE BE REPLACED. *AK

Mileage: 40,000

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STUCK, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE. CONSUMER ABLE TO DECELERATE VEHICLE. *AK

Mileage: 66,170

RACK & PINION. LOSS OF FLUID. *CB

Mileage: 89,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mileage: 66,170

EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT (FROM TSB). THE FLYWHEEL DEFECT FIRST APPEARED IN JUNE 2001 WHEN THE COUGAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY IN YEARS AND MILEAGE. WHEN THE DEFECT SURFACED, THE COUGAR WOULD NOT KICK-OVER IMMEDIATELY, HOWEVER THIS OCCURRED VERY INFREQU...

Mileage: 21,224

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY HAD CONDENSATION WHICH DIMMED THE LIGHTS. ALSO THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED AFTER LESS THAN 36,000 MILES AND THERE WERE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS PRIOR TO 50,000 MILES. *NLM

Mileage: 36,500

SUNROOF OPENS WHEN SWITCH IS PUSHED. THEN WHEN SWITCH IS PUSHED THE SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE. YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO WORK TO CLOSE THE SUNROOF BUT IT JUST NEVER HAPPENS. AFTER WAITNG A FEW HOURS TO A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN TRY TO CLOSE THE SUNROOF BY PUSHING THE SWITCH, THE SUNROOF WILL ...

Mileage: 46,000

VEHICLE HAD BATTERY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED THAT MECHANIC TOLD HIM THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.*AK UNDER ANY ACCELERATION (LIGHT OR HEAVY) THE BATTERY LIGHT TURNED ON. IT ALSO TURNED ON OCCASIONALLY WHILE CRUISING. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THERE WAS PROBABLY A SHORT ...

Mileage: 90,000

CONSUMER EXPLAINED THAT VEHICLE WAS RIDING ROUGH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS OTHER THAN VEHICLE RIDING ROUGH. *AK

Mileage: 30,000

MY VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT STEVEN'S FORD INC. ON 9/17/03 TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHTS REPAIRED. MY ELDERLY PARENTS HAVE LOANED ME THEIR VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. I HAVE 3 YOUNG DAUGHTERS TO SUPPORT AND DO NOT WANT TO CHANCE LOSING MY JOB; HOWEVER, MY FOLKS ARE GETTING STRESSED NOT HAVI...

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND PARKED, AND THEN VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC STATED THAT MOTOR NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Mileage: 79,000

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ALSO CONTACTED BUT STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED. *AK *NLM

Mileage: 66,600

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

THE CABLE THAT ATTACHED THE BATTERY TO THE ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

Mileage: 70,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

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 REPA...

Mileage: 98,000

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR (TWICE) AND ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. SUMMER OF 2003. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW, AND WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. ACCORDING TO INFO GATHERED ON THIS WEBSITE - RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS. WHY WAS I NOT NOTIFIED?? WHO WI...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY IN FORWARD. REVERSE STILL WORKS. SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS NOTING A DEFECT IN THE TRANNY HAVE BEEN POSTED. CAR HAD 60K ON IT AND HAD REGULAR TRANSMISSION SERVICES. *AK

Mileage: 60,000

SUNROOF WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY, JUST QUOTED $1000 FOR A WHOLE NEW ASSEMBLY, THE CAR HAS ONLY 32,000 MILES ON IT. HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, WHY ISN'T A RECALL BEING DONE????*AK

Mileage: 32,000

VEHICLE WILL ONLY GO INTO REVERES GEAR. DEALER INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL FAILURE.*AK

Mileage: 92,373

VEHICLE WILL ONLY GO INTO REVERES GEAR. DEALER INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL FAILURE.*AK

Mileage: 92,373

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THROTTLE PEDAL WOULD STICK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT THROTTLE STICKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR 2 YEARS.*AK

Mileage: 36,000

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP. THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN TOLD HER THAT MOTOR WAS GONE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

THE CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, TOOK THE KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND AT THAT MOMENT, THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK *TS *JB

Mileage: 65,000

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRUNK COMING UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE. *MR THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE BLOWER/FAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR COST OF THE BLOWER. *SCC THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE HEATE...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRUNK COMING UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE. *MR THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE BLOWER/FAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR COST OF THE BLOWER. *SCC THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE HEATE...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRUNK COMING UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE. *MR THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE BLOWER/FAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR COST OF THE BLOWER. *SCC THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE HEATE...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRUNK COMING UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE. *MR THE HORN WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE BLOWER/FAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR COST OF THE BLOWER. *SCC THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE HEATE...

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. CHAPMAN FORD FIXED ONE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, BUT THE SYSTEM MAY STILL BE FAILING. *AK THE VEHICLE CONTAINED A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *CB *JB

POWER RACK AND PINION LEAKAGE OCCURRED AND RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WARRANTY 3 YRS. OR 36,000 MI. HAD EXPIRED ACCORDING TO DEALER. $800.00 AND 15 MONTHS LATER A "CLUNKING" NOISE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL DURING PARKING MANEUVERS. APPARENTLY, THEY ONLY WARRANTY THE PART FOR 12 MONTH...

Mileage: 45,000

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAD DEPLOYS IN A PARKED CAR CAUSING INJURY AND DAMAGE WORTH $3,500 AND FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT. ON 31ST MAY 2003, WE WENT TO THE LIBRARY TO DROP OFF OUR BOOKS. WE PARKED OUR CAR, AND I GOT DOWN TO DROP THE BOOKS. MY WIFE, WHO WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TURNED AROUND T...

Mileage: 64,000

WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS NOZZLE GAS KEEPS SHUTTING OFF, AND ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT NOZZLE IN AND OUT OF NECK. *AK

Mileage: 40,000

THERE IS A RECALL ON THE GAS TANK AS BEING LOOSE. THIS IS CAUSING THE NOZZLE NOT TO GO IN SMOOTHLY, AND THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. *AK

Mileage: 40,000

IMRC (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL) UNIT SEEMS TO HAVE USED INSUFFICIENT CABLE STRENGTH. FAULTY DESIGN CAUSED THE CABLE TO FRAY INSIDE THE UNIT EVENTUALLY BREAKING. *NLM

Mileage: 61,000

I OWN A 99 MERCURY COUGAR, ORIGINAL OWNER. MY HUSBAND CHANGED THE FRONT BRAKES AND FOUND THE SENSOR WAS MISSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. MY HUSBAND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE TO ONE OF THE TECH'S, HE SAID ALL 4 WHEELS SHOULD HAVE A SENSOR. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR THERE TODAY THE SERVICE WR...

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC'S ARE NOTHING BUT A TOTAL PROBLEM. REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. THE FRONT AT 38000 MILES. NOW THE FRONTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 52000 MILES. IT IS ABOUT TIME FOR FORD TO BUILD A RELIABLE CAR OR JUST QUIT MAKING CARS. *JB

Mileage: 30,000

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ENGINE PISTON LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BLOW. *NLM

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 230 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Mileage: 20,000

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND A HALF A TANK OF FUEL OR BELOW, THE ENGINE MISFIRES AND ALMOST STALLS OUT, THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD WHEN MAKING A LEFT-HAND TURN WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC COMING. THE FUEL SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED AND SEEMS TO BE OPERATING FINE. *NLM

Mileage: 78,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2003 WITH 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE ALTERNATOR DIED, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. BUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT, MY POWER SUNROOF BROKE, ...

Mileage: 33,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2003 WITH 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE ALTERNATOR DIED, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. BUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT, MY POWER SUNROOF BROKE, ...

Mileage: 33,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2003 WITH 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE ALTERNATOR DIED, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. BUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT, MY POWER SUNROOF BROKE, ...

Mileage: 33,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2003 WITH 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE ALTERNATOR DIED, WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. BUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AFTER THAT, MY POWER SUNROOF BROKE, ...

Mileage: 33,000

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR 2.5L DURATEC V6 (VIN L) CURRENTLY WITH 55,000 MILES. AT 49,135 MILES, I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT ITS REGULAR INTERVAL (3,000 MI) AT MIDAS SERVICE. AT CLOSE TO 52,000 MILES, UPON EXITING A SWEEPING RIGHT-HAND OFF-RAMP, THE 'OIL' LAMP FLICKERED ON AND OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS....

Mileage: 52,000

THE ENGINE MADE A VERY LOUD RATTLE AND THEN STALLED. THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE BLEW DUE TO DEFECTIVE PISTONS AND RODS. *JB

Mileage: 60,132

THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE WERE TOO DIM. *JB

THE SUN ROOF DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.*JB

THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, IT HESITATED AND SURGED WHEN ACCELERATED TO PASS OTHER VEHICLE'S, AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. SCC *JB

Mileage: 32,000

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL #01V230000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB

THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED.*JB

CAR DIED ALL OF THE DUMMY LIGHTS CAME ON FOUND OUT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR, DEALER REPALCED IT, 8 MONTHS LATER SAME EXACT PROBLEM.

Mileage: 28,132

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE DEALER INDICATED THEAT BOLTS FELL OUT WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *JB. *AK

Mileage: 36,000

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE DEALER INDICATED THEAT BOLTS FELL OUT WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *JB. *AK

Mileage: 36,000

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. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

WHEN TURNING KEY IN IGNITION THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WON'T START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED BB VALVES, AND CLEANED ENGINE. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOOSE OUTER TIE RODS. *JB. *AK

WHEN TURNING KEY IN IGNITION THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WON'T START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED BB VALVES, AND CLEANED ENGINE. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOOSE OUTER TIE RODS. *JB. *AK

THE CONSUMER BEGUN TO DRIVE, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN 3RD GEAR, IT DID NOT. SHE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITH LESS THAN 60K MILES. TS THE LOWELL DEALER STATED THAT ...

Mileage: 59,000

THE KNOB THAT ADJUST THE HEAT FOR HIGH OR LOW IS STUCK ON LOW. CONSUMER STATES" IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

THE KNOB THAT ADJUSTS THE HEAT FOR HIGH OR LOW HAD STUCK ON LOW. THE PROBLEM MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TS THE SUNROOF HAD BROKEN. SCC

THE KNOB THAT ADJUST THE HEAT FOR HIGH OR LOW IS STUCK ON LOW. CONSUMER STATES" IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

THE KNOB THAT ADJUST THE HEAT FOR HIGH OR LOW IS STUCK ON LOW. CONSUMER STATES" IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

THE KNOB THAT ADJUST THE HEAT FOR HIGH OR LOW IS STUCK ON LOW. CONSUMER STATES" IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY COUGAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY HEATER THEY TOLD ME BEFORE THEY DID ANYTHING TO CONTACT FORD BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY FIRST TOLD MY THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. AFTER I PRE...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY '99 COUGAR SUCH AS, FAILURE OF MY PAT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES WHICH THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE HAD DEFECTS IN SEVERAL SENSORS, WHICH IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT ...

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR ON ITS OWN, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. TS *JB

Mileage: 42,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CRACK THE WINDSHIELD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR.ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT DIED WITH A WARNING OF THE PANEL.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND A BATTERY. PH

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH AND WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH HEAD-ON INTO A POLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS JG *JB

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 45MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

OIL PAN GASKETS SHOULD HAVE A LONGER LIFE. THIS CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO TIME OF OWNERSHIP NOT MILES DRIVEN REPAIRS COST $371. CAR RECEIVES REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND GOOD CARE. IF THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING WIDESPREAD I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL OR BE OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY PROTECTION. DT

CONSUMER WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ENTER A DITCH AND RUN HEAD ON INTO AN UTILITY POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JG MR

Mileage: 56,000

CUP HOLDER TIPS OVER DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS AND SPILLS LIQUID INTO LAP OF DRIVER WHICH TAKES THE DRIVERS CONCENTRATION OFF OF ROAD. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMMAGE, DEATH, ETC. DT

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AN TURNING ON THE HEAD LIGHT THEY BECAME INOPERABLE OBTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. ALSO THE BATTERY FAILED, THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AN TURNING ON THE HEAD LIGHT THEY BECAME INOPERABLE OBTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. ALSO THE BATTERY FAILED, THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

GAS GUAGE AND DIGITAL MILE READOUT FLUCTUATING . SENDING UNIT POSSIBLY CAUSING TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN TANK NOT ALLOWING THE INPUT OF GAS INTO TANK. NLM

WHEN DRIVING WITH FOG LIGHTS ON CONSUMER SMELLED WIRES BURNING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED FOG LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING. CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN OFF KNOB, BUT IT WAS VERY HOT. DEALER STATED SWITHCH WAS BAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AFTER DRIVING THROUGH ANY WATER, EVEN VERY SMALL PUDDLES. WOULD HEAR SCREECHING NOISE, POWER STEERING FAILED FOR 20 SECOND OR SO, NEARLY CRASHED SEVERAL TIMES. LOCAL DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK IN FOR REPAIR. RECENTLY, WARRANTY EX...

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT ANY WARNING.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING AT 40MPH, MY SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, MY LIP HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MADE MY TEETH GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER, SO MY HEAD BROKE THE WINDSHEILD. THE LAP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT KEPT ME FROM GOING ALL THE WAY OUT, I HAD B...

I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING AT 40MPH, MY SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME, MY LIP HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MADE MY TEETH GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER, SO MY HEAD BROKE THE WINDSHEILD. THE LAP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT KEPT ME FROM GOING ALL THE WAY OUT, I HAD B...

01 V 031 000/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING: VEHICLE HAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH STALLING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ,AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

01 V 031 000/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING: VEHICLE HAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH STALLING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ,AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHEN REFUELING GAS NOZZLE KEEP CLICKING OFF. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA RECALL 01V032000 CONCERNING BRAKE LAMP; BRAKE LIGHTS STILL FAIL, NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. OWNER INDICATES THAT THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

BRAKE CALIPERS STICK FREQUENTLY, LEAVING VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES.HAD PARTS REPLACED. HOWEVER,PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH ALL GAUGES WERE GOING HAYWIRE, CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

CONSUMER NOTICED A BLUE WIRE HANGING FROM THE VEHICLES FRONT. *JG

THERE IS ENGINE NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. *JG

WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THERE WAS NO RADIO.*JB

THE CENTER CONSOLE IS DESIGNED POORLY. IT FLOPS AROUND WHILE IN MOTION. *JG

THERE WAS TRIM HANGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH FELL OFF. ALSO THERE WAS A HARD PLASTIC PIECE OF TRIM HANGING FROM THE FRONT END. THERE IS A BUBBLE PRESENT IN THE REAR BUMPER, ALSO THE UNI-BODY HAD BEEN CUT AND EXTENDED TO COMPLETE A PRIOR REPAIR OF DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED BEFORE THE WAS PURCHASE...

THERE WAS TRIM HANGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH FELL OFF. ALSO THERE WAS A HARD PLASTIC PIECE OF TRIM HANGING FROM THE FRONT END. THERE IS A BUBBLE PRESENT IN THE REAR BUMPER, ALSO THE UNI-BODY HAD BEEN CUT AND EXTENDED TO COMPLETE A PRIOR REPAIR OF DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED BEFORE THE WAS PURCHASE...

THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. *JG

THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEELS, WHICH LATER WAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS BECAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE. *JG

THERE IS A VIBRATION FOLLOWED WITH A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *JG

THE SUN ROOF WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVERS WINDOW SHUTTERS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. *JG

THE SUN ROOF WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVERS WINDOW SHUTTERS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. *JG

LINKAGE SYSTEM BETWEEN IGNITION SWITCH AND IGNITION CYLINDER BROKE. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT KNOW WHY AND HAS STRESSED THAT THIS IS A VERY RARE OCCURRENCE AND THAT PARTS ARE NOT EVEN STOCKED BECAUSE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIPS NEVER SEE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.*AK

VEHICLE SHAKES AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH, DEALER DETERMINED REAR WHEELS SHOULD BE REPLACED.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THROTTLE WILL STICK. WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF OF PEDAL, ENGINE DOESN'T SLOW DOWN. DEALERSHIPWAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED WAS NOT TOLD THAT THE UINBODY RAIL WAS CUT AWAY OVER SUSPENSION/MTR.CROSSMEMBER MOUNT. FOUND THIS INFO OUT WHEN WE HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT WITH DAMANGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT .HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS RESOLVED SENCE 1/02 AND JACK GARRETT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING JUST KEPT GIVING ME...

I FEEL LIKE SUCH AN IDIOT BECAUSE I BOUGHT THIS CAR!! UNBELIEVEABLE PROBLEMS, AND NOW I HAVE TO TRY TO SELL THIS CAR. I PAID $16000 FOR THIS CRAP, AND THEN I HAD TO PAY $300 BECAUSE THE ROTORS WARPED ON MY REAR BRAKES, AND THEN THE TRACK ON MY SUNROOF COMPLETLEY BROKE, AND THAT IS GOING TO COST ME A...

I FEEL LIKE SUCH AN IDIOT BECAUSE I BOUGHT THIS CAR!! UNBELIEVEABLE PROBLEMS, AND NOW I HAVE TO TRY TO SELL THIS CAR. I PAID $16000 FOR THIS CRAP, AND THEN I HAD TO PAY $300 BECAUSE THE ROTORS WARPED ON MY REAR BRAKES, AND THEN THE TRACK ON MY SUNROOF COMPLETLEY BROKE, AND THAT IS GOING TO COST ME A...

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. LAMP MODULE IS INOPERATIVE DEALER STATED. *AK PIN IN WIRING HARNESS MELTED CAUSING BRAKE MODULE TO FAIL. *TT

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CUP HOLDER HAD A DRINK INSIDE. CUP HOLDER WILL DUMP THE DRINK IN DRIVER'S LAP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES WHICH WERE CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO STOP .*AK

TRANSMISSON HAS FAILED. I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TO ADVISED THEM OF THE JURKING PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ALSO ADVISED THEM THAT THE COOLANT LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER HAS CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. AS OF N...

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTINUALLY OVERHEATS, CAUSING SPEED CONTROL/BRAKELAMPS FUSE TO BLOW. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS AT OR ABOVE 5,000 RPM (ALL ELECTRONICS SUFFER FROM REDUCED POWER UTILL RPM IS BELOW 5,000)

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT MOVES FORWARD WHILE DRIVING, DEALER NOT NOTIFIED YET. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT STAY LOCKED INTO POSITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FORWARD, NO MATTER HOW LIGHT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *SCC

THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AND AT TIMES DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 OR 6 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME. THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTALLED LAST MONTH WAS BAD WHILE DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. IT WILL PROBABLY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AND AT TIMES DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 OR 6 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME. THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTALLED LAST MONTH WAS BAD WHILE DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. IT WILL PROBABLY ...

PURCHASED NEW TIRE FROM DEALERSHIP - TIRE HAD SEAM-LIKE CUT ON OUTSIDE WALL - TIRE LOST ABOUT 2 TO 10 LBS OF PRESSURE PER DAY - TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES OVER THIS MATTER - WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE - TIRE WAS FINALLY REPLACED BY DEALER AFTER CON...

SUNROOF CEASED OPERATING. TAKEN TO MERCURY DEALER APPROX. AUG/SEPT. 2001 WAS TOLD WHOLE ROOF ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST APPROX. $ 1500.00. MOONROOF ONLY HAD APPROX. 40-60 HRS. USE.*AK

VEHICLE ONLY HAS ABS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND STANDARD BRAKES ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

THE FAN MOTOR BLOWER DOESN'T WORK RESULTING IN ONE OF THE RESISTORS BURNING, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE POTENTIAL OF A FIRE. NLM

THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED & BROKE, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAR'S ENGINE. CAR LOST POWER & STALLED ON A STATE HIGHWAY. ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENT REPORTS FROM (2) REPAIR SHOPS, PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHAIN WAS INDICATED, RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE ENG...

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND APPLYING BRAKES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WILL LOCK UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I THAUGH IT WOULD BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, IT WAS NOT.THE CAR WOULD JUMP AND ACCELERATE WHEN STOPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND STOPPED TRAFFIC WHEN I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS LIGHTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE $2000. TO FIX. I DID NOT EXTEND MY FORD WARRANTY. THEY SAID THERE WAS A ...

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I THAUGH IT WOULD BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, IT WAS NOT.THE CAR WOULD JUMP AND ACCELERATE WHEN STOPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND STOPPED TRAFFIC WHEN I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS LIGHTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE $2000. TO FIX. I DID NOT EXTEND MY FORD WARRANTY. THEY SAID THERE WAS A ...

CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRVING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK. *JG

SHORTLY AFTER OWNING THE CAR, I NOTICED THAT BRAKES SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER A FEW TIMES TO GET CHECKED, BUT THEY DENIED ANY THING BEING WRONG. WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP AT A SUFFICIENT TIME. I ALSO HAD TO BUY SEVERAL ...

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM ATION.*AK

HAD TWO TIRES COMPLETELY SHREADDED, BOTH TIRES HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED AROUND THE SAME TIME. HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THE CAR VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT, RESULTING IN A UNCONTROLABLE ISSUE WHERE THE VEHICLE WENT ONTO THE GRAVEL SHOULDER OF THE RAMP.

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT FIRST IT STARTS IN RAINY OR COLD WEATHER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED DIAGNOSICS SHOWED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS THE PROBLEM, PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. *AK

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT FIRST IT STARTS IN RAINY OR COLD WEATHER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED DIAGNOSICS SHOWED OXYGEN SENSOR WAS THE PROBLEM, PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. *AK

REMOTE CONTROL DOES NO LONGER UNLOCK DOORS. REMOTE CONTROL WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. RECALL 96V070000 ON LOCKS WAS DONE, IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS POWER STEERING WILL LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR THIS VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND APPLYING BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE, AND VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER INSPECTED BRAKES, BRAKE PAD HAD GROUND INTO THE ROTOR. CONSUMER REPLACED LEFT FRONT ROTOR.*AK

BATTERY WILL DRAIN INTERMITTENTLY IN A FEW HOURS OR OVERNIGHT. THIS HAPPENS FROM 1-7 TIMES A MONTH. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. *AK

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CAR BOAGS DOWN AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED IN THE 4 TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN. NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER SMALL THINGS.CONSTANT RATTLE I...

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CAR BOAGS DOWN AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED IN THE 4 TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN. NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER SMALL THINGS.CONSTANT RATTLE I...

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CAR BOAGS DOWN AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED IN THE 4 TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN. NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER SMALL THINGS.CONSTANT RATTLE I...

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CAR BOAGS DOWN AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED IN THE 4 TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN. NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER SMALL THINGS.CONSTANT RATTLE I...

THE FIRST TIME THE WHEEL CRACKED WHILE EXITING INTERSTATE AND RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING MY DAUGHTER DID. THE SECOND TIME A FEW MONTHS LATER, ANOTHER ONE CRACKED IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE WHEEL AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. CHECKED WITH THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO T...

THE FIRST TIME THE WHEEL CRACKED WHILE EXITING INTERSTATE AND RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING MY DAUGHTER DID. THE SECOND TIME A FEW MONTHS LATER, ANOTHER ONE CRACKED IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE WHEEL AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. CHECKED WITH THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO T...

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLS IT WILL NOT CUT BACK ON, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND TH...

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE CONTENTS MY CUP IN THE CUP HOLDER (USUALLY HOT TEA) SPILLS INTO MY DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. 30-35 MI P/HR IS THE MINIMUM SPEED THAT I'VE NOTICED. THIS DISTRACTION CAUSES ME TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CUP TO STOP THE SPILLAG...

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX] TO FURTHER DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. FRONT TIRE ROTORS WERE SHOT AFTER ONLY 30000. THIS IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL AND UNSAFE FOR OTHER MERCURY COUGAR OWNERS. WOULD LIKE TO GET 300 DOLLAR REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD-MERCURY FOR REPLACEMENT / REPAIR OF ROTORS.*AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMEN...

ENGINE> VEHICLE HAS BEEN HESITATING SINCE 10/01. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR REGULAR CHECK AND DESCRIPTION OF HESITATION/BUCKING ESP. ON HIGHWAY PROVIDED TO SERVICE REP. VEHICLE SERVICED HESITATION PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS IGNITION WIRES IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. IGNITION WIRES REPLACED, LUBE, OIL, FIL...

VEHICLE CUTS OFF ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHILE TRAVELING ANY SPEED ON HIGHWAY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

VEHICLE CUTS OFF ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHILE TRAVELING ANY SPEED ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND HEADLIGHTS, AND WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *JB

VEHICLE CUTS OFF ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHILE TRAVELING ANY SPEED ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND HEADLIGHTS, AND WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *JB

VEHICLE STALLS. WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AND HIT A PUDDLE ,VEHICLE WILL STALL. ALSO, WHEN HITTING A BUMP WHEEL WILL LOCK/ LIGHTS WILL COME ON, AND VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK

5 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THIS COUGAR, THERE WAS A HUGE POWER STEERING LEAK. CALLED AROUND FOR SOMEONE TO FIX IT, BUT DEALER WAS THE ONLY CHOICE. WE WERE TOLD IT COULD BE A BAD PUMP AND THAT WOULD COST $450 TO FIX. THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID THE WHOLE GEAR WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD ...

5 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THIS COUGAR, THERE WAS A HUGE POWER STEERING LEAK. CALLED AROUND FOR SOMEONE TO FIX IT, BUT DEALER WAS THE ONLY CHOICE. WE WERE TOLD IT COULD BE A BAD PUMP AND THAT WOULD COST $450 TO FIX. THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID THE WHOLE GEAR WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD ...

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED, BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 00V-075, BATTERY CABLE ROUTING 01V-031, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH JUMPER HARNESS 01V-032. *NLM

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, TOTAL FRONT CRASH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS DEER AND IMPACTED A LIGHT POLE HEAD ON AT 75 MPH, CAR ROLLED - AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY - WILL NOTIFY FORD IN THE MORNING.*AK

TIRE HAS CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR SINCE DAY ONE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, EACH TIME THEY FIND NO CONSTANT PROBLEM. ONCE THEY STATED THAT A PATCH WAS LEAKING. THE TIRE IS SO THIN IN SPOTS THAT A 1/4" SCREW PUNCTURED IT, THUS THE PATCH. THAT WAS NOT THE P...

TIRE HAS CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR SINCE DAY ONE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, EACH TIME THEY FIND NO CONSTANT PROBLEM. ONCE THEY STATED THAT A PATCH WAS LEAKING. THE TIRE IS SO THIN IN SPOTS THAT A 1/4" SCREW PUNCTURED IT, THUS THE PATCH. THAT WAS NOT THE P...

THE ENGINE WILL KILL WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS AT HIGH SPEEDS OF 50+ MPH. WHEN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO HIT THE BRAKES OR STEER, THEY BOTH LOCK UP AND THAT IS WHEN I DISCOVER THAT THE CAR IS DEAD. LUCKILY, I NEVER NEEDED TO USE MY BRAKES OR STEERING WHEN IT HAPPENED, I COASTED THROUGH TRAFFIC WHILE HAVING...

THE ENGINE WILL KILL WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS AT HIGH SPEEDS OF 50+ MPH. WHEN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO HIT THE BRAKES OR STEER, THEY BOTH LOCK UP AND THAT IS WHEN I DISCOVER THAT THE CAR IS DEAD. LUCKILY, I NEVER NEEDED TO USE MY BRAKES OR STEERING WHEN IT HAPPENED, I COASTED THROUGH TRAFFIC WHILE HAVING...

DUE TO VIBRATION IN STEERING, I HAD MY TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED IN MAY, 2001. ONE TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE "THROWN" A BELT, A DEFECT IN THE TIRE. UPON CONTACTING BF GOODRICH IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NEAREST TIRE INSPECTOR/ADJUSTER WAS 90 MILES FROM MY HOMETOWN. I SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY...

THE VEHICLES REAR TIRE WAS FLAT, THE FRONT TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE ALL LOW, UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TIRES HAD A SPLIT IN THE RUBBER THAT WAS PERFECTLY CIRCULAR AND ON THE FLATTEST TIRE THE RUBBER HAD SPLIT AND WAS GAPING OPEN. THE SEPARATION IS TH...

THE VEHICLES REAR TIRE WAS FLAT, THE FRONT TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE ALL LOW, UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TIRES HAD A SPLIT IN THE RUBBER THAT WAS PERFECTLY CIRCULAR AND ON THE FLATTEST TIRE THE RUBBER HAD SPLIT AND WAS GAPING OPEN. THE SEPARATION IS TH...

THE VEHICLES REAR TIRE WAS FLAT, THE FRONT TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE ALL LOW, UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TIRES HAD A SPLIT IN THE RUBBER THAT WAS PERFECTLY CIRCULAR AND ON THE FLATTEST TIRE THE RUBBER HAD SPLIT AND WAS GAPING OPEN. THE SEPARATION IS TH...

SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT START. AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED, CONSUMER WILL TURN IT OFF TO SEE IF IT WILL START, AND IT WON'T. CONSUMER HAS CONTACED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

MY CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER I HAVE DRIVEN IT AND START IT B ACK UP IT WILL NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JANUARY 2000. I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES AND THEY KEEP SAYING THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I'VE FILED A SUIT WITH THE LEMON LAW BUT ITS TAKING TO LONG. PLEASE HEL...

ON ALL FOUR TIRES PRESSURE WAS LOW AND TREAD WAS SEPARATING. CONSUMER CHECKED RIGHT REAR TIRE ,AND THERE WAS TREAD SEPERATION AS WELL. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK GTA-02, SIZE205/60R15 ON A 1999, MERCURY, COUGAR. *AKALL FOUR TIRES HAD SIDEWALL SEPARATION AT THE SAME TIME,THE VEHICLES REAR TIRE WAS FLAT, ...

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. ALSO, IT IS HARD TO GET VEHICLE IN AND OUT OF GEAR.*AK

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. ALSO, IT IS HARD TO GET VEHICLE IN AND OUT OF GEAR.*AK

THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS ,AND ITS HARD TO GET VEHICLE IN AND OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK

THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS ,AND ITS HARD TO GET VEHICLE IN AND OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK

THE VICTIMS PARENTS BELIEVE THAT RECALL 01V-031 OF THE MISROUTED BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF THERE DAUGHTERS DEATH, THE RECALL WAS RECIEVED 1-MAR-01, 4 MONTHS AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURED. NLM

INTERMITTENT ENGINE RACING TO 3000-3500 RPM, WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, WHICH LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AND INTERMITTENT OVERDECELERATION (AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED) THAT RELEASES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS TAPPED. *AK

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 70-75 MPH- DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM AND TIRES AND BALANCE ARE OK. *AK

INTERMITTENT ENGINE RACING TO 3000-3500 RPM, WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, WHICH LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AND INTERMITTENT OVERDECELERATION (AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED) THAT RELEASES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS TAPPED. *AK

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 70-75 MPH- DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM AND TIRES AND BALANCE ARE OK. *AK

ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SUDDENLY ANDWITHOUT WARNING AS THOUGH SOMEONE SHUT KEY OFF, AND THEN EVERYTHING LOCKS UP/ LOSS OF POWER OCCURS, AND CANNOT EVEN SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED STARTER, BUT IT DID NOT FIX DEFECT.*AK

ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SUDDENLY ANDWITHOUT WARNING AS THOUGH SOMEONE SHUT KEY OFF, AND THEN EVERYTHING LOCKS UP/ LOSS OF POWER OCCURS, AND CANNOT EVEN SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED STARTER, BUT IT DID NOT FIX DEFECT.*AK

ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SUDDENLY ANDWITHOUT WARNING AS THOUGH SOMEONE SHUT KEY OFF, AND THEN EVERYTHING LOCKS UP/ LOSS OF POWER OCCURS, AND CANNOT EVEN SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED STARTER, BUT IT DID NOT FIX DEFECT.*AK

THE TIRES ON THIS CAR WERE NOT SEVERLY WORN OR CUPPED IN ANY WAY. I TOOK MY CAR HOME AND ROUGHLY A WEEK LATER A BULDGE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A HALF DOLLAR APPEARED ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, LUCKILY MY FREIND CAUGHT IT BEFORE I DID AS WE WERE ABOUT TO GO ON A TRIP AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. I TOOK THE ...

WHILE ON INTERSTATE 10 A VIBRATION STARTED, STOPPED AND LOOKED SEVERAL TIMES AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING, WHEN I EXITED THE INTERSTATE IT APPEARED THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE, WHEN I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION THE TIRE APPEARED TO BE INFLATED, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND A LARGE SECTION OF THE STEEL B...

TIRE BLEWOUT SIDEWALL AFTER LESS THAN 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. VEHICLE RECENTLY SERVICED AT A LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND DETERMINED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/50/16)

THERE WAS A RECALL FOR WIRING HARNESS. WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT WHOLE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM. DEALER ONLY REPLACED WIRING HARNESS. CONSUMER FEELS DEALER SHOULD HAVE REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT HARNESS, AND BRAKE MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN WHEN DOOR CLOSED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. CONSUMER NOTED THIS WAS NOT A FEATURE OF VEHICLE. KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, CONSUMER REACHED INSIDE VEHICLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOOR. DEALER STATED IF A NEW ALARM SYSTEM WAS PUT IN TO REPLA...

AIR CONDITIONER TURNS OFF AND ON WITHOUT MANUALLY OPERATING THE SYSTEM, ONCE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS BACK ON THE AIR IS NOT COOL.AIR BLOWS LIKE VENT IS CLOSED. ALSO, ENGINE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEMS. *AK

AIR CONDITIONER TURNS OFF AND ON WITHOUT MANUALLY OPERATING THE SYSTEM, ONCE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS BACK ON THE AIR IS NOT COOL.AIR BLOWS LIKE VENT IS CLOSED. ALSO, ENGINE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEMS. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE LEAKAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID THROUGH VENT AND UP THROUGH DIPSTICK, EJECTING ENOUGH FLUID WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO RENDER VEHICLE INOPERABLE WITHIN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. THIS MAJOR LEAK OCCURRED UPON PARKING OF VEHICLE, BUT MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN TAKING PLACE WHILE DRIVING. A FORD...

FIRST TIME MY WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED 08/30/00 UNDER WARRANTY.I THINK THAT WHEEL BEARINGS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BE REPLACED WITH SUCH LOW MILEGE. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (01V-032) ON THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE SERVICE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. *YH

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (01V-032) ON THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE SERVICE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. *YH

THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR RECALL 01V-031 BECAUSE THE CONSUMER LODGED A COMPLAINT AGAINST THEM. NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING TEMPORARY CONTROL PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES ON SOME OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR WILL PAT HER FOOT JUST BEFORE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. *SLC

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, A MECHANIC STATED IN ORDER TO FIX ALL THE PROBLEMS, THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND FIRE WALL HARNESS NEEDED REPLACED, 9 RADIOS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, VEHICLE LOCKS ON ITS OWN, SPEAKERS BLURT IN AND OUT, GAUGES GIVE FALSE READINGS, SUNROOF WOULD NOT OPEN, AI...

MOLDING AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS WAS GAPPING, STRAP IN THE HATCH BACK NEEDED REPAIR, AND COUGAR EMBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *SLC

STRIP ON THE DASH GAPS AND SITS UP. *SLC

PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 01V-031 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE TO GET ASSISTANCE AND UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. NLM

CUPHOLDER SPILLS WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR GOING AROUND CURVES TO THE RIGHT. HAS CAUSED SLIGHT TO MODERATE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS WERE NEAR COLLISIONS. ONE OF WHICH BEING A NEAR HEAD-ON, ALSO THE OCCASION IN WHICH MOST CONTROL WAS LOST.*AK

NUMEROUS TIMES MY FRONT CUPHOLDER HAS COLLAPSED WHILE TURNING A CORNER. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE MY SEATS AND FLOOR CLEANED AND A VERY GOOD PAIR OF PANTS I OWN ARE RUINED BECAUSE OF SPILLAGE INTO MY LAP. *AK

THE CUPHOLDER THAT CAME STOCK WITH MY 1999 MERCURY COUGAR IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD. I WORK AT INTEL, WHERE SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. WHEN IN USE, ANYTHING THAT IS SET INTO THE CUPHOLDER ENDS UP ON THE DRIVERS LAP IN THE EVENT OF A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS FOR M...

THIS IS A VERY POORLY DESIGNED CUP HOLDER. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN INTO A ACCIDENT BUT HAVE COME CLOSE. TO USE IT YOU MUST HOLD THE CUP OR IT WILL FLIP OVER AND SPILL ON YOU BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. IT IS SIMPLE UNSAFE TO HAVE TO HOLD A CUP IN THE CUP HOLDER WHILE MAKING TURNS WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT...

SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I HAVE HAD DRINKS IN THE CUP HOLDER AND MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN THE DRINK HAS SPILLED ON ME AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR TEMPORARILY.*AK

VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING, THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, THE DEALER CALLED IT PLY-SEPERATION. TWO DAYS LATER ANOTHER TIRE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

THE CUPHOLDER HAD A 12 OZ CUP OF COFFEE IN IT ON MY WAY TO PROM. THE COFFEE SPILLED ON MY RENTED TUX. SINCE THEN, IT IS ESTIMATED I HAVE SPILLED SOME TYPE OF BEVERAGE 100 TIMES. THE CUP HOLDER IS EXTREMELY FLIMSY AND WEAK. ANY RIGHT HAND TURN RESULTS IN A SPILLED DRINK IN MY LAP. I'M QUITE SICK...

CUP HOLDER CONTINUALLY SPILLS DRINK DURING REGULAR LH OR RH TURN. HAS NEARLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS (THROUGH LUNGING TO CATCH SPILLED DRINK AND LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE) HAS ALSO DAMAGED SEATING FABRIC. CURRENTLY DRIVE WITH ONLY ONE HAND ON WHEEL WHILE COMPLETING A TURN IN ...

THIS IS A FRONT CUP HOLDERS ON THE FRIST MODELS OF THE COUGARS, THEY ARE MADE YOU PUT IT UP AND FLIP IT OUT, YOU MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND WHAT EVER THATS IN THERE OTHER THAN A SODA CAN WILL SPILL ALL OVER YOU AND THE CAR, NOW IF IT WAS SOMETHING HOT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A WRECK. FORD DID CHANGED THE CU...

WHENEVER YOU HIT A PUDDLE SOMETIMES THE WATER HITS SOMETHING UNDER THE CAR WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING GOES AWAY, I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR I HAD TO SLOW DOWN FAST BEFORE HITTING THE CURB, 4 OR 5 MIN LATER THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THIS HAS ALSO ...

WHENEVER YOU HIT A PUDDLE SOMETIMES THE WATER HITS SOMETHING UNDER THE CAR WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING GOES AWAY, I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR I HAD TO SLOW DOWN FAST BEFORE HITTING THE CURB, 4 OR 5 MIN LATER THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THIS HAS ALSO ...

PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS SEAT IS POSITIONED ALL WAY TO THE BACK CLOSELY TO REAR SEAT . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT IF UNLOCKED AND MOVED FOWARD WILL ONLY RELOCK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR, THEN SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED AND LOCKED FROM ANY POSITION, THE PROBLEM IS THA...

PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS SEAT IS POSITIONED ALL WAY TO THE BACK CLOSELY TO REAR SEAT . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT IF UNLOCKED AND MOVED FOWARD WILL ONLY RELOCK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR, THEN SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED AND LOCKED FROM ANY POSITION, THE PROBLEM IS THA...

PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS SEAT IS POSITIONED ALL WAY TO THE BACK CLOSELY TO REAR SEAT . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT IF UNLOCKED AND MOVED FOWARD WILL ONLY RELOCK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR, THEN SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED AND LOCKED FROM ANY POSITION, THE PROBLEM IS THA...

PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS SEAT IS POSITIONED ALL WAY TO THE BACK CLOSELY TO REAR SEAT . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT IF UNLOCKED AND MOVED FOWARD WILL ONLY RELOCK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR, THEN SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED AND LOCKED FROM ANY POSITION, THE PROBLEM IS THA...

PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNLESS SEAT IS POSITIONED ALL WAY TO THE BACK CLOSELY TO REAR SEAT . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT IF UNLOCKED AND MOVED FOWARD WILL ONLY RELOCK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR, THEN SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED AND LOCKED FROM ANY POSITION, THE PROBLEM IS THA...

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL HEADLIGHTS GO DIM, THEN, THEY WILL BRIGHTEN BACK UP ONCE FOOT IS OFF GAS PEDAL.

FRONT BRAKES FAILED WITH NO WARNING. FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHED FROM BACKING. ROTORS RUINED. NO METHOD FOR WARNING PROVIDED BY MERCURY AS DONE BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS.*AK

ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 8 TIMES. AFTER DEALER FIXED PROBLEM, AN HOUR LATER, LIGHT WAS BACK ON. OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON AS WELL. DEALER JUST RESET SYSTEM, NOT ABLE TO REPAIR IT. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT DESIGN OF WHEEL. UNDER ICY/SLUSHY CONDITIONS, CONSUMER'S WHEEL LOCKED UP/(FROZE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE. *AK WHEN THE WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE TIRE DID NOT ROTATE RESULTING IN WEARING OF TIRE. *YH

ENGINE THREW ROD AT 40K . NO OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ENGINE MAINTAINED EVERY 3000 MI. *AK

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A STARTING PROBLEM, IT WOULD CRANK EXCESSIVELY BEFORE STARTING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP BUT THAT ONLY TEMPORARILY SOLVED THE PROBLEM AS IT RETURNED SHORTLY AFTER REPLACING THE PUMP. NLM

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH OR STAY ON FOR EXTENDED AMOUNTS OF TIME, THE DEALER REPLACED A BAD CONNECTION BUT THE FLASHING REAPPEARED. NLM

THE DRIVERS LUMBAR SEAT BROKE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, THAT VERY EVENING THE SEAT BROKE AGAIN. NLM

THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE PASSENGER DOOR BEGAN FALLING OFF. NLM

THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A WHINNING NOISE WHEN RELEASING HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL. NLM

THE HEATER FAN MAKES NOISE. NLM

THE CV BOOTS WERE CRACKED AND WERE LEAKING. NLM

PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS.*AK

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE STALLED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, MASSIVE OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO FAILURE. *SLC

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES THE POWER WINDOWS AND RADIO FAILED AT THE SAME TIME, A SIZZLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND WINDOWS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES, JANUARY 2001, DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND A BAD ALTERNATOR. *SLC

WHILE TRAVELING, SLOWED DOWN, AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT RIGHT CALIPER MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING, SLOWED DOWN, AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT RIGHT CALIPER MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT DEALER'S PERSONNEL COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING. *AK

COULD TRY TO OPEN TRUNK FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT TRUNK WILL NOT UNLATCH. CONSUMER WILL NEED TO OPEN TRUNK WITH KEY.*AK

THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEEL FAILURE IN 200 MILES. THE HEAT FROM THE DOCUMENTED POOR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE CAUSING THE RIM FAILURE AND THE NUMEROUS BRAKE AND BLOWOUT RELATED COMPLAINTS POSTED TO DATE. ONCE AGAIN, TWO WEEKS SINCE THE FIRST SUDDEN DEFLATION, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED WITHOUT ...

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, RADIATOR LIGHT ON, THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING, ENGINE MISFIRE LIGHT BLINKING, ALARM SYSTEM GOING OFF AND NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP IT, JUST HAVING TO LET TIME END THE SYSTEM, THE PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE DEALERSHIP IN NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *C...

ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, INCLUDING RECALL (00V-075), PURCHASED NEW FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT 31,000 MILES. *CJ

VEHICLE TOWED TWICE, VEHICLE FAILED TO BE MOVED OUT OF PARK. *CJ

SHORTLY AFTER EXITING A LEFT HAND TURN, MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN DEFLATION OF HER RIGHT FRONT TIRE. UPON MY ARRIVAL, I NOTICED A PROTRUDED LIP ON THE OUTER RIM EDGE. SHE SAID THAT SHE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING,AND FROM THE DAMAGE TO THE RIM, SHE'D HAVE KNOWN!. WHILE WAITING FOR THE WRECKER, WE EVE...

1. PART WITHIN TRANSMISSION WAS MISSING 2. FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR IS BLINKING INDICATING A DEFECT 3.WIRING HARNESS MELTED, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

1. PART WITHIN TRANSMISSION WAS MISSING 2. FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR IS BLINKING INDICATING A DEFECT 3.WIRING HARNESS MELTED, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

1. PART WITHIN TRANSMISSION WAS MISSING 2. FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR IS BLINKING INDICATING A DEFECT 3.WIRING HARNESS MELTED, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

I NORMALLY BUY FOREIGN MADE AUTOS. BUT THIS CAR WAS GORGEOUS. IT HAS BECOME A LIVING NIGHTMARE. A FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED AFTER SEVERAL TIMES TELLING THE DEALER THAT IT MADE A HORRIBLE SCREECHING NOISE AS IF THE KEY WAS ALREADY STARTED. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THAT I HIT A POTHOLE IN DETROIT AND RUINED A ...

I NORMALLY BUY FOREIGN MADE AUTOS. BUT THIS CAR WAS GORGEOUS. IT HAS BECOME A LIVING NIGHTMARE. A FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED AFTER SEVERAL TIMES TELLING THE DEALER THAT IT MADE A HORRIBLE SCREECHING NOISE AS IF THE KEY WAS ALREADY STARTED. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THAT I HIT A POTHOLE IN DETROIT AND RUINED A ...

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN CAUSING A LOSS IN POWER STEERING AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON INSIDE OF CAR. THERE ARE VARIOUS REPORTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.......#2 FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT WAY TO EARLY, AND ALSO HAD FRONT ROTORS REPLACED. *AK

SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN CAUSING A LOSS IN POWER STEERING AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON INSIDE OF CAR. THERE ARE VARIOUS REPORTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.......#2 FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT WAY TO EARLY, AND ALSO HAD FRONT ROTORS REPLACED. *AK

CAR LEASED IN 1999. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS, THE RADIO SHORTING OUT, 2 SAME SIDE/TIRE BLOW OUTS, TROUBLE LIGHTS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BRAKE NOISE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WE CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM" HENCE, NO FIXES. WARR...

CAR LEASED IN 1999. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS, THE RADIO SHORTING OUT, 2 SAME SIDE/TIRE BLOW OUTS, TROUBLE LIGHTS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BRAKE NOISE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WE CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM" HENCE, NO FIXES. WARR...

CAR LEASED IN 1999. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS, THE RADIO SHORTING OUT, 2 SAME SIDE/TIRE BLOW OUTS, TROUBLE LIGHTS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BRAKE NOISE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WE CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM" HENCE, NO FIXES. WARR...

CAR LEASED IN 1999. SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS, THE RADIO SHORTING OUT, 2 SAME SIDE/TIRE BLOW OUTS, TROUBLE LIGHTS AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BRAKE NOISE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. IN EACH AND EVERY CASE THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WE CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM" HENCE, NO FIXES. WARR...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TRIES TO STALL AT IDLE, HARD TO START AS THOUGH NOT GETTING GAS, TRIES TO DIE WHILE ON THE ROAD, WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS A *COMPUTER GLITCH*, NOTHING CAN BE DONE RIGHT NOW, THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX?*AK

LOUD HUM AND RPM FLUCTUATION AT ALL SPEEDS. VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. DEALER SAYS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE BACKORDERED AND HAVE BEEN FOR 3 MONTHS.*AK

REPORTING THIS AS IT IS A US MANAUFACTURED CAR AND IS SOLD IN THE US AND CAN'T FIND EVIDENCE THAT FORD/MERCURY ARE TAKING ACTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE GONE BAD. THE FIRST HAPPENED AT 17M MILES WITH TREAD SEPARATING IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THIS HAS HAPPENNED ONCE AGAIN AT 61M MILES WITH TWO OF THE FOUR SEPARATING AND SHOWING WIRES AND THE OTHER TWO ARE GOING THE SAME WAY SOON. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/50/16)...

WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED A USUAL GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. NOISE OCCURRED DUE TO TYPE OF BRAKE PADS THAT VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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 .

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 .

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 .

BRAKES MAKE INTERMITTENT LOUD GRINDING NOISES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *SLC

THE TRUNK RELEASE SELDOM WORKS, IT HAS TO BE PUSHED REPEATEDLY OR OPENED WITH A KEY. *SLC

THE PCRV FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-075 RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. NLM

THE PCRV FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-075 RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. NLM

ON MONTH AFTER PURCHASE REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND BRAKING, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PROPLEM STILL EXIST, A SOLUTION IS BEING WORKED ON. NLM

THE PCRV FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-075 RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. NLM

THE PCRV FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-075 RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING BOTH ACCIDENTS. NLM

ON MONTH AFTER PURCHASE REAR BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND BRAKING, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PROPLEM STILL EXIST, A SOLUTION IS BEING WORKED ON. NLM

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

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. *AK BOTH SIDE MIRRORS FELL OFF. THE CD AND THE RADIO ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE RADI...

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS RANDOMLY WITHOUT APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENS WITH THE IGNITION ON OR OFF. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT PROBLEM THREE TIMES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR LAST 18 MONTHS.*AK *SLC

AT 14,000 MILES, MECHANIC SPOTTED HAIRLINE SPLITS ON THE SIDEWALLS. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROATATED TWICE..CITY DRIVING..COST OF 4165.00 TO REPLACE..MUST WAIT 2 WEEKS FOR REPLACEMENTS...MECHANIC WARNS AGAINST HIGH SPEED DRIVING...NEVER REPLACED TIRES ON A CAR THIS SOON! CONTACTED FS..NO ANSWERS!!. *AK (TI...

BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-075, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB DAMAGING FRONT BUMPER, WHEEL, TIRES, SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT. NLM

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH RECALL 00V-075 OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING 170 MILES AWAY. NLM

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH RECALL 00V-075 OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE DUE TO THE DEALER BEING 170 MILES AWAY. NLM

FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA TIRES (P215 50 R16) EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. *SLC

SUNROOF QUIT WORKING WHILE IN AN OPEN POSITION AND MADE NOISES. *SLC

REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 10 MONTHS. *SLC

THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER IT IS FAILING AGAIN, WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, SOMETIMES THE ALARM WILL GO OFF. *SLC

CONSUMER FEELS THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TOO MANY RECALLS SINCE PURCHASED AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT OF MONTHLY PAYMENTS, RECENT RECALL (00V-075). NLM

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.

I FIRST THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ANTI-THEFT DISABLING SYSTEM. I SOON FOUND OUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THE CAR DOES NOT START AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO START IT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT FINALLY STARTS. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT...

WHEN I ORIGINALLY REPORTED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING THEY SAID IT WAS FINE, DRIVING AT 80MPH AND HAVING YOUR CAR DROP TO 20MPH THEN 45MPH THEN 60MPH BACK TO 20MPH ON THE FREEWAY IS QUITE NERVE RACKING, IF THIS WAS DURING COMMUTE TRAFFIC I WOULD OF BEEN KILLED.

SUN ROOF FAILED UPON OPENING. JAMMED IN TRACK

REMOTE WILL NOT WORK ON TRUNK RELEASE NOR WILL THE RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE WORK. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 3 TIMES AND ALWAYS THE SAME ANSWER. DON'T KNOW WHY IT WON'T OPEN. PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED, STILL WILL NOT OPEN.

REMOTE WILL NOT WORK ON TRUNK RELEASE NOR WILL THE RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE WORK. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 3 TIMES AND ALWAYS THE SAME ANSWER. DON'T KNOW WHY IT WON'T OPEN. PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED, STILL WILL NOT OPEN.*AK

REMOTE WILL NOT WORK ON TRUNK RELEASE NOR WILL THE RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE WORK. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 3 TIMES AND ALWAYS THE SAME ANSWER. DON'T KNOW WHY IT WON'T OPEN. PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED, STILL WILL NOT OPEN.*AK

REMOTE WILL NOT WORK ON TRUNK RELEASE NOR WILL THE RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE WORK. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 3 TIMES AND ALWAYS THE SAME ANSWER. DON'T KNOW WHY IT WON'T OPEN. PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED, STILL WILL NOT OPEN. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMI...

IVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ALMOST EVERY MONTH IT IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME REASONS FIRST THE RADIO HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED THE SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THAT HAS YET TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, MY TRUNK RELEASE ON MY CAR HAS BEEN WORKED ON A...

IVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ALMOST EVERY MONTH IT IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME REASONS FIRST THE RADIO HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED THE SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THAT HAS YET TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, MY TRUNK RELEASE ON MY CAR HAS BEEN WORKED ON A...

IVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ALMOST EVERY MONTH IT IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME REASONS FIRST THE RADIO HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED THE SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THAT HAS YET TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, MY TRUNK RELEASE ON MY CAR HAS BEEN WORKED ON A...

BRAKE PEDAL IS NORMAL WHEN APPLIED, BUT THERE IS A VIBRATING AND PULSATING FEELING IN FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

BRAKE PEDAL IS NORMAL WHEN APPLIED, BUT THERE IS A VIBRATING AND PULSATING FEELING IN FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH AND MAKING A MERGE TO RIGHT LANE AND DUE TO STRUT BREAKING, CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND RESULTING IN A CRASH. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. *AK DURING THE CRASH, THE WHEEL AND EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CAME OFF. *YH

HAD TO CHANGE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES . NOW REAR BRAKES HAVE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER REFUSES TO CHANGE CALLING THE PROBLEM ACCEPTABLE. SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILED 3 TIMES . WAS DRIVING FOR 3 MONTHS WITH PROBLEM BEFORE THE PART CAME IN. AFRAID THE SUNROOF WOULD FLY OFF THE CAR WHEN IN HIGH SPEED.HAD TO CHAN...

HAD TO CHANGE FRONT BRAKES 3 TIMES . NOW REAR BRAKES HAVE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER REFUSES TO CHANGE CALLING THE PROBLEM ACCEPTABLE. SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILED 3 TIMES . WAS DRIVING FOR 3 MONTHS WITH PROBLEM BEFORE THE PART CAME IN. AFRAID THE SUNROOF WOULD FLY OFF THE CAR WHEN IN HIGH SPEED.HAD TO CHAN...

MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK FROM VEHICLE. THIS BRAKE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK

AFTER REGULAR TIRE ROTATION AT 28,000 MILES, THE CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT (THE SIDE WHERE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE ON), THE STEERING WAS JERKY AND AN AUDIBLE THRUMMING COULD BE HEARD. IT WAS NOTICEABLE AS SLOW AS 10 MPH AND GREW INCREASINGLY WORSE AS THE VEHICLE SPED UP. WHEN WE HAD THE VE...

WHEEL NUT WRENCH IS DEFECTIVE. *SLC

DRIVER'S WINDOW CONTROL WILL TAKE THE WINDOW DOWN, BUT NOT UP, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *SLC

IGNITION LOCKS AND VEHICLE WON'T START, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT CANNOT. *SLC

ABS LIGHT/FRICTION LIGHT COMES ON, DEALER RESET SENSORS. *SLC

WHEN THE HEATER IS TURNED ON OR ON A RAINY DAY, THE WINDSHIELD STEAMS UP AND CONSUMER HAS DIFFICULTY SEEING. *SLC

FRONT BRAKES SQUEAK AND REAR BRAKES GROAN, TSB ISSUED A STATEMENT ABOUT REPLACING THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS, BRAKES STILL SQUEAK AFTER REPAIR. *SLC

DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND PASSENGERS INSIDE ARE LOCKED IN. *SLC

POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND PUDDLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. BATTERY ALERT LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD.THIS DEFECT FIRST SURFACED IN JUNE OF 1999, AND WAS CALLED A "SERPENTINE BELT" FAILURE AND REPAIRED . THE PROBLEM HAS NOW RETURNED AND CAUSES A SERIOUS L...

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. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE WILL STICK CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV UP WHEN I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH, IT LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 10 SECONDS AT A TIME. IT IS OFF AND ON, SOMEDAYS IT DOES IT, THEN OTHER DAYS IT'S FINE. I HAVE TAKIN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE BEFORE NOW, THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE IDLE AIR ...

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED.

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WITH A TAP ON THE BRAKE - IT MUST BE FULLY DEPRESSED.

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED.

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WITH A TAP ON THE BRAKE - IT MUST BE FULLY DEPRESSED.

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO "WEAR AND TEAR". DEALER RECOGNIZED PROBLEM AT 20OOO MILES.*AK

THE CAR IN QUESTION WAS MY FIRST COUGAR. IT WAS BOUGHT BACK BY FORD. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE SENT BACK TO THE PLANT TO BE TAKEN APART AND CHECKED OUT. INSTEAD IT WAS SOLD TO NORTHTOWN AND THEY IN TURN SOLD IT TO AN UNSPECTING BUYER. I WAS CALLED ABOUT THE CAR BY AL THE CAR SALESMAN AND HE IN TURN...

TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM SIDEWALLS. ONLY SIDEWALLS REMAINED ON WHEEL. DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE TREAD BUT UNCLEAR WHETHER HOLE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER SEPARATION. DO NOT HAVE TIRE BUT HAVE PICTURES. ALSO, SERVICE MANAGER, NICK CALDARON INSPECTED TIRE. AM CONCERNED BEC...

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WEATHER STRIP RIPPED, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR. HAS HAD WEATHER STRIP REPLACED 5 TIMES, ORIGINAL STRIP WAS OKAY. IT WAS JUST LEAKING, BUT THE REPLACEMENT ONES ARE THE ONES THAT KEEP RIPPING. *AK

TWO OF THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 20-P215/50R16 TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUTS, ONE INCIDENT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB. *MJS

WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINY CONDITIONS SERPENTINE BELT GETS WET/ WILL LOSE POWER STEERING, LEAVING VEHICLE STUCK.

TREAD ON TIRES STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM TIRE HAD TO RELACE ALL TIRES SENT FIRESTONE AN E-MAIL THEY SENT BACK THE TRUCK TIRE RECALL INFO DID NOT TAKE TO DEALER BECAUSE THEY WOULD HAVE PUT FIRESTONES BACK ON ,I SAVED ONE TIRE THAT WAS DAMAGED( DOT NUMBER: W2UN TIRE SIZE: P205/60RIS )

COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL BRAKES DUE TO "NEVER BEFORE SEEN" EXPLOSION OF ABS MASTER CYLINDER

I HAVE HAD TWO (2) SIDE WALL BLOWOUTS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE SIDEWALL NEAR THE TREAD. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE ON CITY STREETS AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ROAD HAZARD OF ANY KIND. THE FIRST INCIDENT THROUGH THE CAR OUT OF CONTROL AND INTO A CURB. NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED. I KEPT THE LAST TIRE, H...

ON 8-01-00, WITH A CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROLMAN AS A WITNESS, THE BRAKES ON MY GRAND DAUGHTERS CAR FAILED COMPLETELY (PEDAL TO FLOOR), UPON PUMPING THE PEDAL THE BRAKES THEN LOCKED UP AND THE CAR WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLED SKID STRIKING A STOPPED VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY IN A CONSTRUCTI...

I HAVE REPLACED A SET OF BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT, THE CALIPERS WERE LOOSE WHEN REPLACED & I HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT & THE ROTOR ON THE LEFT NOW NEEDS REPLACED. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE NORMAL WEAR/TEAR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN USED MOSTLY FOR HIGHWAY TRAVEL. THANKS!

I HAVE REPLACED A SET OF BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT, THE CALIPERS WERE LOOSE WHEN REPLACED & I HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTOR ON THE RIGHT & THE ROTOR ON THE LEFT NOW NEEDS REPLACED. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE NORMAL WEAR/TEAR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN USED MOSTLY FOR HIGHWAY TRAVEL. THANKS!

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL SPLITTED, LIKE SOMEONE HAD CUT THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED A YEAR AGO TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND A CHUNK OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL SIMPLY EXPLODED WITH NO CONTACT AT ALL. FIRESTONE FIREHAWK #G...

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & HAD BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE & MOVE OFF OF EXPRESSWAY. DEALER DETERMINED THE ABS PUMP MODULE SPRUNG A LEAK & LOST OF ALL HYFRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED BECAUSE OF MILEAGE. ABS BOOSTER PUMP, MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER COMPON...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES HAD THE BELTS SHOWING AT 17000 MILES. I HAVE PUT NEW ONES ON AND THEY ARE STARTING TO SHAKE JUST LIKE THE FIRST SET THAT WAS ON THE CAR. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE TIRES FOR THE COUGAR. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/...

I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE ROAD ON THE MORNING OF JULY 3RD 2000. A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF RAIN HAD FALLEN ON THE ROAD AND IT WAS STILL RAINING SLIGHTLY THE SECTION OF THE ROAD THAT I WAS ON WAS COMPLETELY STRAIGHT. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE DOING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE 65MPH ROAD WHEN I FELT THE CAR ...

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WEATHER STRIP RIPES AT THE TOP REAR OF THE WINDOW, IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

STEERING TIE ROD BROKE WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED. BOLT SHEARED OFF. WOULD OF BEEN MAJOR ACCIDENT IF AT HIGHER SPEED. LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND ENGINE DIED. THEN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL AT ABOUT 55MPH. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS A ENGINE PROBLEM. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *M...

WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND ENGINE DIED. THEN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL AT ABOUT 55MPH. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS A ENGINE PROBLEM. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *M...

WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND ENGINE DIED. THEN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL AT ABOUT 55MPH. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS A ENGINE PROBLEM. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *M...

BRAKES SQUEAK EXCESSIVELY, LOTS OF BRAKE DUST, GRINDING IN REVERSE, DAILY SINCE PURCHASE, DEALER SAYS NORMAL

IN RAIN, IF YOU HIT A PUDDLE WATER SPLASHES, HITS THE BATTERY,& THE POWER STEERING DIES. DEALER SAYS MUST WAIT FOR MANUFACTURER TO SEND RECALL NOTICE. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT TWICE! *AK

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTROLS RELEASE OF SHIFTER & WON'T RELEASE IF BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE, LEFT ME STRANDED, HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, STILL WAITING FOR PART TO COME IN. NEEDS OVERRIDE BUTTON FOR DRIVER SAFETY!*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE IAC SOLENOID WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND, AND VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND, AND VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THERE IS A HUMMING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT WON'T GO AWAY. ALSO, THERE IS A CLANKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK

DRIVER'S DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. *SLC

AIRBAG FAILED. *SLC

THE WHEELS ARE RUSTING. *SLC

THE DASH AND ASHTRAY WERE REPLACED. *SLC

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

CAR STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WILL LOSE POWER AS IF OUT OF GAS. RPM'S WILL REV UP HIGH AND CAR WILL ACT AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70MPH , THE CAR WOULD HESITATE SEVERELY AND ACT AS IF IT WAS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. IT WOULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE , BUT SPEED WOULD GET SLOWER AND SL...

WITHIN 15000 MILES, LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP DESPITE REPEATED TRIPS TO DEALER SERVICE; WITHIN 15000 MILES, LOUD GRINDING NOISE DURING NORMAL BRAKING; WEATHER SEAL AROUND DRIVER DOOR CONSTANTLY FALLING OFF; RADIO FAILURE AT 12500 MILES THAT WILL COME BACK ON WHEN SIMPLY TOUCHING THE *AK

WITHIN 15000 MILES, LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP DESPITE REPEATED TRIPS TO DEALER SERVICE; WITHIN 15000 MILES, LOUD GRINDING NOISE DURING NORMAL BRAKING; WEATHER SEAL AROUND DRIVER DOOR CONSTANTLY FALLING OFF; RADIO FAILURE AT 12500 MILES THAT WILL COME BACK ON WHEN SIMPLY TOUCHING THE *AK

AUTO TRUNK RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. MUST USE KEY AND PULL HARD TO OPEN. HAD REPLACED 3 TIMES STILL DOESN'T WORK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

FUSE BOX CONTROLS ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS OF CAR-LIGHTS, ALARM, & PARTS OF ENGINE ETC. OUR PATICULAR PROBLEM IS THAT IT CONTINUES TO BLOW OUT THE FUEL PUMP AND PLAY HAVAC WITH LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CAR NOT STARTING AND JUST SHUTING DOWN. DOORS WON'T WORK, SEATS WON'T MOVE, TRUNK WON' T OPEN ETC. EVERY...

THE PROBLEM IS NOT BAD ROTORS/PADS, I HAD THE DEALER TURN THE ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM SUBSIDED FOR A WHILE. THEN A WEEK LATER THEY RETURNED. ITS A LOW GRIND/GROWLING NOISE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM LOW PADS OR NO PAD LEFT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ON THE NET HAVE ALSO NOTICED THE SAME PROBLE...

THE PROBLEM IS NOT BAD ROTORS/PADS, I HAD THE DEALER TURN THE ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM SUBSIDED FOR A WHILE. THEN A WEEK LATER THEY RETURNED. ITS A LOW GRIND/GROWLING NOISE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM LOW PADS OR NO PAD LEFT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ON THE NET HAVE ALSO NOTICED THE SAME PROBLE...

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL CRASH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT WINDSHIELD. ALSO, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER DRIVER HIT WINDSHIELD AND WAS THROWN BACK INTO SEAT, CAUSING A MAJOR CONCUSSION. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL CRASH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT WINDSHIELD. ALSO, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER DRIVER HIT WINDSHIELD AND WAS THROWN BACK INTO SEAT, CAUSING A MAJOR CONCUSSION. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 70 VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT ON ITS OWN. IF A VEHICLE WAS BEHIND IT MAY HAVE BEEN RUNNED OVER. *AK

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FUSE HAS BLOWN TWICE, DEALER HAS PUT IN A LARGER FUSE, BUT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *ML

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FUSE HAS BLOWN TWICE, DEALER HAS PUT IN A LARGER FUSE, BUT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *ML

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO CORRECTION COULD BE MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK

IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE CAR SHAKES AFTER 3,000 MILES AND THE ROTORS NEED TURNING WHICH COSTS 300.00 EACH TIME. *AK

IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE CAR SHAKES AFTER 3,000 MILES AND THE ROTORS NEED TURNING WHICH COSTS 300.00 EACH TIME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IDLES AND STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A NO START CONDITION. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

A SEAL AROUND THE GAS TANK SWELLED UP SO MUCH THAT IT BROKE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK AND SPRAY EVERYWHERE.FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED . DEALER REPLACED SEAL. *AK

CAR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS FALLING APART WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, STEERING MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, TRUNK WON'T OPEN UNLESS HIT NUMEROUS TIMES FROM REMOTE OR INSIDE.

CAR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS FALLING APART WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, STEERING MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, TRUNK WON'T OPEN UNLESS HIT NUMEROUS TIMES FROM REMOTE OR INSIDE.

CAR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS FALLING APART WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, STEERING MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, TRUNK WON'T OPEN UNLESS HIT NUMEROUS TIMES FROM REMOTE OR INSIDE.

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

TRANSMISSION SURGES AND HESITATES UPON ACCELLERATION CAUSING UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SPEED; REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN; BRAKES STILL GRIND AFTER REPLACEMENT; AFTER DOOR LATCHES REPLACED, CAR NOW MAKES WHINING NOICE; STARTER REPLACEMENT MAKES HIGH PITCHED NOISE; COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON--DEALER'S SOLUTIO...

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO A THE MANUFACTURER'S FLAW. THE VEHICLE WIILLNOT START IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER. *AK

BRAKES ARE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND ARE VIBRATING, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STOP. *AK

VEHICLE DOES NOT START ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES THE STARTER GRINDS WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO START VEHICLE.

REAR WHEELS OF VEHICLE SLIDE ON SNOW OR SLUSH WHEN TRAVELING OVER 30 M.P.H OR WHEN MAKING TURNS OVER 5 M.P.H. MAKING VEHICLE VERY HARD TO CONTROL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 20560R15 )

RATTLING, CLINKING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN HITTING POTHOLE OR MAKING TURNS. *AK

BRAKES CONTINUALLY MAKE GRINDING NOISE SINCE OWNERSHIP, SEVERAL REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS TO VEHICLE WITH NO REMEDY, CONSUMER ALMOST IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE ABILITY, HOWEVER NO REMEDY AT THIS TIME FOR BRAKE FAILURE AND NOISE. *MJS

VEHICLE HESITATION UPON START UP DUE TO FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR AND INTAKE GASKETS. *MJS

VEHICLE HESITATION UPON START UP DUE TO FAULTY FUEL REGULATOR AND INTAKE GASKETS. *MJS

RIGHT FOG LIGHT BULB FAILED. *MJS

SUNROOF INOPERABLE. *MJS

PLASTIC MOLDED GAS TANK IS DISINTEGRATING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN DRIVEN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BOUGHT BACK BY MANUFACTURER. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HIT A POTHOLE A TIRE BLEW OUT, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER SAYS THE POTHOLE MESSED UP THE AIRBAG SENSOR. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH AND HIT A POTHOLE A TIRE BLEW OUT, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER SAYS THE POTHOLE MESSED UP THE AIRBAG SENSOR. *AK

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND THE OIL FILTER HAS BLOWN OFF THE ENGINE. *SLC

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND THE OIL FILTER HAS BLOWN OFF THE ENGINE. *SLC

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES. *SLC

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND THE OIL FILTER HAS BLOWN OFF THE ENGINE. *SLC

THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND THE OIL FILTER HAS BLOWN OFF THE ENGINE. *SLC

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES. *SLC

VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH UNNECESSARY NOISE. WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN A SUDDEN STOP, IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVEN OCCASIONS. THIS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS. *AK

VEHICLE LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, PROBLEMS WITH BOTH WINDOWS/DOORS. AIR LEAKS FROM BOTH WINDOWS, DOESN'T SEAL PROPERLY, SOUNDS LIKE THE WINDOW IS DOWN SLIGHTLY. DRIVER WINDOW MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE GOING UP AND DOWN AND A CLICKING NOISE IN BOTH DOORS WHEN HITTING SLIGHT BUMPS, BRAKES SQUEALING, DEFEC...

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL RACE TO VERY HIGH RPMS, AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON. IT FAILED TO COOL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRUNK FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT HOLDING THE LATCH . WOULD NEED TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE SWITCH BEFORE IT STARTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIDES BACK & FORTH WITHOU...

THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON. IT FAILED TO COOL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRUNK FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT HOLDING THE LATCH . WOULD NEED TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE SWITCH BEFORE IT STARTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIDES BACK & FORTH WITHOU...

THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON. IT FAILED TO COOL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRUNK FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT HOLDING THE LATCH . WOULD NEED TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE SWITCH BEFORE IT STARTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIDES BACK & FORTH WITHOU...

THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON. IT FAILED TO COOL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRUNK FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT HOLDING THE LATCH . WOULD NEED TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE SWITCH BEFORE IT STARTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIDES BACK & FORTH WITHOU...

THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON. IT FAILED TO COOL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRUNK FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT HOLDING THE LATCH . WOULD NEED TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION KEY IN THE SWITCH BEFORE IT STARTS. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIDES BACK & FORTH WITHOU...

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF AND SMOKE TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. MJS

BRAKES FAILED. MJS

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. MJS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 44MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE TRUNK LID; MUST STILL USE KEY TO OPEN. DEALER REPLACED SPRING BUT LID STILL DOES NOT RELEASE WITHOUT KEY. SUSPECT DESIGN FLAW FROM MANUFACTURER.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS DO NOT SEAL WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED; MUST OFTEN POWER WINDOWS DOWN AND BACK UP TO PROPERLY CLOSE. DEALER "CORRECTED" RATTLING DRIVER WINDOW ON ITS TRACK, BUT BOTH WINDOWS STILL FAIL TO CLOSE OR SEAL PROPERLY.

CAR DIED @ 50MPH. CONTROL OF CAR LOST IMMEDIATELY. COULD BARELY GET CAR OFF ROAD! SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE

BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT IS 5 MONTHS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 8,000 MILES WITH FULL GAS TANK AND NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER SUDDENLY THE CAR SHOOK, AND SPUTTERED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN AT THE DEALER FOR 5 DAYS AND THEY DETERMINED IT WAS...

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN, CAR TO THE RIGHT OF CONSUMER'S STOP SIGN, VEHICLE AT THIS POSITION CAUSES IT TO BE HIDDEN FROM CONSUMER'S RIGHT OF REARVIEW MIRROR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *AK

THROTTLE WILL NOT CLOSE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS BELOW 3500 RPM'S. CAR WILL ACTUALLY ACCELERATE WHEN LETTING OFF THE THROTTLE UNDER 3500 RPM'S. WHEN DOWN SHIFTING CAR WILL ACCELERATE ALSO IF SHIFTING UNDER 3500 RPM'S. VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AS DRIVER MUST CONSTANTLY RIDE THE BRAKE TO SLOW AUTO. CAR IS...

I HAVE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND WHEN DRIVING BELOW 35 MPH WITH THE DEFROSTER OR AIR CONDITIONER TURNED ON A CONSTANT, SURGING IS FELT ABOUT EVERY MINUTE. AT EVEN SLOWER SPEEDS IT BECOMES MORE OF A CONCERN AS THE CAR WILL SURGE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING IN PARKING LOTS OR NEGOTIATING CORNERS. IF ...

I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN 3 SEPERATE TIMES FOR THE FRONT BRAKES. THEY CONTINUE TO GRIND AND THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. I HAVE NOTICED A DECREASE IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE ALREADY WITHIN 6 MONTHS, AND TODAY IS ANOTHER POSSIBLE FAILURE. TWICE WHILE PARKED AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE

WHEN TURNING A CORNER ON WET PAVEMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL / COLUMN LOCKS UP FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. *AK

AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT WOULD FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AND EXITING OFF HIGHWAY CONSUMER NOTICED A WHEEL HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED TIRE BLOWOUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES. *AK

CAR'S WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY, TOOK IN FIRST TIME WAS TOLD ELECTRICLE WIRING, HAD TAKEN IN 4 MORE TIMES THEN BREAK LIGHTS FAILED THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS MECHANICLE MALFUNCTION, PASSENGER SEAT CABLE BROKE BEEN WAITING SINCE 8/26/99 FOR REPLACEMENT, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, WARNING FOR...

CAR'S WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY, TOOK IN FIRST TIME WAS TOLD ELECTRICLE WIRING, HAD TAKEN IN 4 MORE TIMES THEN BREAK LIGHTS FAILED THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS MECHANICLE MALFUNCTION, PASSENGER SEAT CABLE BROKE BEEN WAITING SINCE 8/26/99 FOR REPLACEMENT, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, WARNING FOR...

CAR'S WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY, TOOK IN FIRST TIME WAS TOLD ELECTRICLE WIRING, HAD TAKEN IN 4 MORE TIMES THEN BREAK LIGHTS FAILED THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS MECHANICLE MALFUNCTION, PASSENGER SEAT CABLE BROKE BEEN WAITING SINCE 8/26/99 FOR REPLACEMENT, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, WARNING FOR...

THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. BUT THEN LIGHT WENT OFF. HOWEVER, THERE CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IS OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER WHICH MAY RESULT A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON. *AK

WIRING HARNESS IN THE FUEL TANK AT THE FUEL PUMP BURNED AND MELTED THE WIRES WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TRUNK RELEASE DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE TRUNK LID. LID GETS STUCK WHEN RELEASED. DEALER WILL NOT LOOK AT IT, THEY SAY IT'S NORMALL. I SHOULD HAVE A WORKING KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IF I HAVE PAID FOR IT...CORRECT?

WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT'S MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. FINALLY, TOOK VEHICLE IN AND IT WAS THE FLYWHEEL AND STARTER. DEALER FIXED IT. HAD THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AFTER REPAIRS, AND IT STILL DIDN'T START. WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY, IT WOULD EITHER MAKE A HUMMING SOUND OR NOTHING AT ALL. DEAL...

WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT'S MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. FINALLY, TOOK VEHICLE IN AND IT WAS THE FLYWHEEL AND STARTER. DEALER FIXED IT. HAD THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AFTER REPAIRS, AND IT STILL DIDN'T START. WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY, IT WOULD EITHER MAKE A HUMMING SOUND OR NOTHING AT ALL. DEAL...

WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT'S MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. FINALLY, TOOK VEHICLE IN AND IT WAS THE FLYWHEEL AND STARTER. DEALER FIXED IT. HAD THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AFTER REPAIRS, AND IT STILL DIDN'T START. WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY, IT WOULD EITHER MAKE A HUMMING SOUND OR NOTHING AT ALL. DEAL...

CONSUMER DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-226). MJS

CONSUMER DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-226). MJS

CONSUMER DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99V-226). MJS

PANEL UNDER SUNROOF IS HELD ON BY PLASTIC CLIPS, HAS COME OFF TWICE , DEALER REPLACED SUNROOF

NO SUMMARY

DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT CATCHING. LATCHES ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S / PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE NOT CLOSING / SECURING PROPERLY. INCIDENT WITH BOTH DOORS ONLY HAPPENED SINCE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH SOMETHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING BOTH AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THEN, VEHICLE SWERVED AND HIT THE CURB. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH SOMETHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING BOTH AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THEN, VEHICLE SWERVED AND HIT THE CURB. *AK

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF OWNERSHIP BRAKES AND ROTORS FAILED (MAY 5, 1999) AND AGAIN IN (JULY 1999). MJS

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF OWNERSHIP BRAKES AND ROTORS FAILED (MAY 5, 1999) AND AGAIN IN (JULY 1999). MJS

TRANSMISSION SLIPS ON OCCASION. MJS

REAR SEAT BELT DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. MJS

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON FAILS CONTINUALLY. MJS

CIGARETTE LIGHTER FAILED. MJS

BLOWER FOR HEATING AND A/C SELDOM WORKS. MJS

INTERIOR DOME LIGHT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY COME ON. MJS

SUNVISOR KEEPS FALLING DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLIP WHICH DOES NOT HOLD THE SUNVISOR UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. WENT TO 2 DEALERS, 2ND DEALER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

CALIPER PIN WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, NO CHARGE.

CALIPER PIN WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, NO CHARGE.

CALIPER PIN WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, NO CHARGE.

CALIPER PIN WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, NO CHARGE.

ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BEING REPAIRED FOR THE TIMING BELT LEAK. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING DAY AFTER BEING PICKED UP FROM DEALER. THE REPAIRS, DONE BETWEEN JUNE 9-JUL 9, 1999, WERE NOT SATISFACTORY. *AK

ENGINECHECK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BEING REPAIRED FOR THE TIMING BELT LEAK. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING DAY AFTER BEING PICKED UP FROM DEALER. THE REPAIRS, DONE BETWEEN JUNE 9-JUL 9, 1999, WERE NOT SATISFACTORY. *AK

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE DUE TO A FAULTY LATCH. NLM

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE DUE TO A FAULTY LATCH. NLM

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION CAUSING HER TO HIT HER HEAD ON THE UPPER WINDSHIELD, TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FALSELY WHEN THERE WAS NO IMPACT. NLM

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN CONSUMER DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION CAUSING HER TO HIT HER HEAD ON THE UPPER WINDSHIELD, TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FALSELY WHEN THERE WAS NO IMPACT. NLM

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NLM

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING RACK BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THE HORN BUTTON IS HARD TO PRESS DOWN, AND WON'T BLOW THE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DEALER INDICATED ALL NEW VEHICLES OF THIS TYPE HAVE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE FIRST TIME AND 35 MPH THE SECOND TIME, CONSUMER TURNED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED WORKING FOR AWHILE, BUT STOPPED, AND AFTER A MINUTE OR SO THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. *AK

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED THE SEAT MOVES SLIGHTLY REARWARD, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SEAT MOVES SLIGHTLY FORWARD. DEALER SAYS ITS THE SEAT TRACKS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE BRAKES GRIND.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD IT IN THE GARAGE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IN TWO MONTHS. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRES?, AND WHAT DO I DO IF THIS KEEPS OCCURRING? *AK

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISE, TSB #12260 STATES THE CAUSE MAY BE FROM THE SILVER DACROMET COATING ON THE ROTORS, WHICH ARE EMBEDDING ITSELF INTO THE PADS, NO CURRENT REPAIRS TO RECTIFY AT THIS TIME.

COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH/SENSOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT ON DASH TO ILLUMINATE.

BRAKES MAKE GRINDING SOUND AND SQUEAK. DEALER TOLD ME TO LIVE WITH IT UNTIL FORD COMES UP WITH A FIX... ALSO TRUNK LID WILL NOT OPEN CONSISTANTLY WITH REMOTE OR BUTTON IN THE CAR---DEALER CLAIMS IT WORKS-I HAVE YET TO FIND ANYONE WHO COULD MAKE IT WORK CONSISTANTLY. *AK

PERSISTENT HIGH PITCHED WHINE COMES THRU THE SPEAKERS IN THE CAR. NOISE INTENSIFIES WITH MORE GAS. TOLD IT WAS ALTENATOR BUT NOW IS SAID TO BE "NORMAL". GROMETS ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES WERE LEFT OFF DURING ASSMEBLY OF THE CAR. DEALERSHIP NEGLECTS CONSUMER IN RESPONSE TO FIXING THESE PROBLEMS.

PERSISTENT HIGH PITCHED WHINE COMES THRU THE SPEAKERS IN THE CAR. NOISE INTENSIFIES WITH MORE GAS. TOLD IT WAS ALTENATOR BUT NOW IS SAID TO BE "NORMAL". GROMETS ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES WERE LEFT OFF DURING ASSMEBLY OF THE CAR. DEALERSHIP NEGLECTS CONSUMER IN RESPONSE TO FIXING THESE PROBLEMS.

PERSISTENT HIGH PITCHED WHINE COMES THRU THE SPEAKERS IN THE CAR. NOISE INTENSIFIES WITH MORE GAS. TOLD IT WAS ALTENATOR BUT NOW IS SAID TO BE "NORMAL". GROMETS ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES WERE LEFT OFF DURING ASSMEBLY OF THE CAR. DEALERSHIP NEGLECTS CONSUMER IN RESPONSE TO FIXING THESE PROBLEMS.

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE BEDROOM OF A TOWNHOUSE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK.ET

ABS BRAKES LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE JERKS AT A SLOW STOP AND AT FAST STOP. ALSO, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES, AND THE BACK BRAKES AREN'T STOPPING THE VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILUMINATE IF THE PEDAL IS NOT PUSHED HARD. I CAN PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD ENOUGH FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM 60 MPH, AND TO REMAIN AT A STOP AND THE LIGHTS DO NOT ILUMINATE. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WE TRIED ANOTHER CO...

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN TWICE (2 TIMES FOR BRAKE & TRANSMISSION SERVICE) NONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE, HAD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. MY BRAKES STILL SCRUB & MY TRANSMISSION STILL BUCKS, AFTER THESE RETURNS FOR SERVICE. I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT THE WAY MY CAR IS RUNNING. ESPECIALLY THE BRAKES WHICH AR...

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN TWICE (2 TIMES FOR BRAKE & TRANSMISSION SERVICE) NONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE, HAD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. MY BRAKES STILL SCRUB & MY TRANSMISSION STILL BUCKS, AFTER THESE RETURNS FOR SERVICE. I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT THE WAY MY CAR IS RUNNING. ESPECIALLY THE BRAKES WHICH AR...

ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL WHILE IDLING, AND TO CUT OUT/STUMBLE DURING ACCELERATION. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES FOR SERVICE, HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. FORD SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS VERIFIED THE FAULTS AND CAN COME UP WITH NO BETTER THAN A LAME "IT CHECKS OU...

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. AFTER CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. DRIVE R HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND CONTINOUSLY PRESS THE ON AND OFF SWITCH IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

REAR WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER UNABLE TO SEE FROM REAR WINDOW. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CODITION WAS NORMAL. *AK

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS, PAINT HAD TO BE BUFFED DUE TO FREE FALL, REAR END HAS A SQUEAKS WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS, THE DOOR AJAR ALARM STAYS ON, AND THE BULB FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON BUT THERE IS NO BULB OUT. VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD.