Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the radiator (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (two problems).
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Cougar. While driving 55 mph, the engine began making a knocking sound and eventually failed. No warning lights illuminated and the temperature gauge did not indicate anything abnormal. Read details...
While driving at 25 mph and without warning vehicle shut off. Consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, but mechanic could not resolve the problem. Read details...
2001 Mercury Cougar. Since I have owned this car I have replace the engine at 65,000 miles, left front wheel bearing at 70,000 miles, right front wheel bearing is on its way out at 100,000 miles along with a plugged catalytic converter, and transmission slippage. A/c also failed at 115,000 miles. Read details...