general problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar

Seven problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2001

There is a vibration followed with a squeaking noise in the front and rear of the vehicle while driving.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2000

1999 Mercury Cougar has problems with the speakers, battery equipment, brake equipment and instrument cluster. ** answer required***. 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 was able to find a mechanic who determined all for rotors and pads needed to be replaced. The consumer stated the brake light did not illuminate.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

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 ).

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1999

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 problem. I just want the problem resolved. ( dot number: tire size: 215/50r/16 ).

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/29/1999

While driving about 25mph something hit the windshield, causing both airbags to deploy. Then, vehicle swerved and hit the curb.

6 Suspension problem

Vehicle experiencing excessive vibration.

7 Suspension problem

Vibration in steering wheel at 70-75 mph- dealer can't find any problem and tires and balance are ok.




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