Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2001 Mercury Cougar.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems |
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.
Lower right ball joint pinch bolt came off while driving car. Car came to stop and could not turn wheel. Replaced r/f lower control arm and bolt nut m12 hf pip 8, olt m12x55 hex. Arm bshg & jt asy-fr aligment. Total cost to repair $517. 41.
Bracket that held stabilizer bar in rear broke while consumer was driving, and it dropped wheel under car. Contacted dealer, and dealer was looking at vehicle.