Three problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cougar.
2000 Mercury Cougar, vehicle hood latch failed causing the hood to open and strike the front windshield and the roof. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0395-91) updated 09/13/bf.
While driving 70mph the hood flew up, breaking windshield. Please provide additional information.
Hood unlatches at highway speed. Problem doesn't happen on city routes. The consumer being concern if it will unlatch and block the ability to see while driving. Dealer was notified and duplicated the hood. Please provide more information.
| Hood Latch problems | |
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