Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems |
The rear brake rotors need to be cut due to warping. This is the first problem with the rear brakes but, the front rotors have had to be cut down every 12,000-15,000 miles since new. At 48,000 miles the front rotors could not be cut any more and needed replaced. Read details...
When applying the brakes on dry bumpy pavement the brakes will fail, causing loss of vehicle control. Please give further details. Read details...
Without warning while stepping on brake the car will accelerate, and the engine will rev up. Caller has to stomp on brake hard to get it to stay still. Car can be in gear or in park when this happens. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Read details...