Suspension Related Problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercury Cougar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension problems
2
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar

The Front Suspension problem

The first time the front rotors had to be resurfaced the vehicle only had 10,000 miles on it, than it was resurfaced again and finally we had to have new rotors installed. The same problem started happening again causing the brakes to wear, rotors resurfaced again, than new tires in the front were   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Vehicle was going 20mph right ball joint locked up. Vehicle steered staright, but was pulling right. Evertually, vehicle stopped itself. Mercury dealer was notified.   Read details...


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