Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint problems |
Vehicle shut off after being driven for half hour, and failed to start. The dealer replaced battery/alternator/ ignition switch, and relay, but the problem continued. After all repairs were made, problems continued to exist. . Also the ball joint was replaced, the trunk release did not work.