Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Overdrive Light On problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |
2000 Mercury Cougar v 6 auto -55000 mi - steady state cruising after 10 mi 'warm up' - a frequent , problem - like ok for 3 or 4 mile , then 2 or 3 times will jerk or shudder , then ok for 3 or 4 mi - hard jerk , engine tach jumps from 2800 > 4000 rpm , back to 2800. Read details...
Problems with odometer, gas gauge, turn signals,windows, radio, hazard lights, air bag lights, speedometer. . The mileage and clock were no longer visible. A new battery and alternator were installed prior to the incident. The sun roof leaked constantly and was also fixed prior to the incident. Read details...
2000 Mercury Cougar with transmission problems. Consumer states that the transmission hesitates when putting it into gear, jerks when moving forward. He also states that transmission fluid on the ground was noticed. Read details...