Brake Foundation Components Problems of Mercury Cougar

Recall of brake pressure control. Ford service center states repair was done on 12-19-2000, but there is no records to confirm. In addition, the fuel system recall, Ford states that there isn't one on my vehicle, however, my vechicle displays the same symptoms described under recall 04v421000 and the continuous check engine light. I have had all sensors repaired that came up in engine diagnostic testing . According to last test done, reads fuel is running lean but can't repair because no code appears for that to show where problem lies. I have had fuel system flushed to help remedy problem. Still having issues.

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: the consumer stated while driving on an icy road, the rear brakes failed and the consumer hit into a curb. The throttle has stuck intermittently since August of 2005. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. There are two recalls, #00v075000 regarding the service brakes and #99v194000 regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

The engine will kill without any indications at high speeds of 50+ mph. When attempt is made to hit the brakes or steer, they both lock up and that is when I discover that the car is dead. Luckily, I never needed to use my brakes or steering when it happened, I coasted through traffic while having to turn the ignition off and then on again. The dealership has had it for two weeks, they have had the vehicle fail for them, yet it still reads as if there is nothing wrong with it on all of their diagnostics. It is under warranty and Ford is not offering to replace or reimburse me for the automobile. They actually told me to come pick it up and drive it till it happened again. Should traffic had been slightly different when this happened to me, I could be dead, my baby could be dead and whomever I hit could be dead. Yet Ford is taking little responsibility for it.

Consumer was having problems with brakes which were causing vehicle not to stop .

Intermittent brake failure. Brakes failed, almost causing collision at 65 mph. After pumping pedal, brakes returned to normal. Contacted dealer, was told nothing was wrong w/ car based on test drive alone. Was told it was $40. 00 to put it on the lift to check brake system, regardless of manufacturer warranty. Please advise.

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Brakes failed prior to recall notice 00v-075, the brakes locked up and consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a curb damaging front bumper, wheel, tires, suspension and alignment. Nlm.

Ive had problems with this car since I drove it off the lot almost every month it is in the shop for the same reasons first the radio has been fixed twice and then finally replaced the speakers have been replaced and that has yet to solve the problem, my trunk release on my car has been worked on atleast 4 times and they still think it is not a problem but they dont open it every day either, starting in January of 2000 I called the dealership 6 or more times complaining about the brakes and every time they worked on it they said all brakes pulsate and squeek a little but low and behold a recall letter suprised me in the mail today, my sunroof was in the shop dont know the date because it was squeeking and the panel that surround the keys was loose they"fixed" but the day I got it out of the shop for getting the radio replaced the sunroof quit totally, just talked to them today and they said they have had several people with the same problem it appears that the wiring in the sunroof it worn out I asked if this was normal for a car that was a year old and they said it was just from being opened and closed but im sorry its only a year old they said it is a 1200. 00 dollar problem to fix without labor and couldnt garuantee that it wouldnt have to be replaced next year again . The alarm system randomly goes off and wont shut off its actually called a panic system but goes off like an alarm system after asking other Cougar owners about theirs and comparing notes looks like we have all had the same things going wrong except a friend of mine has already had her engine rebuilt at 20,000 miles ------help me before mine goes out to. Thank you.

Car leased in 1999. Since then there have been several complaints, the radio shorting out, 2 same side/tire blow outs, trouble lights and transmission problems, brake noise and acceleration problems. In each and every case the response has been "we cannot reproduce the problem" hence, no fixes. Warrenty expired now the alternater needs to be replaced? comment from service department "it must have been defective". ???.

On 8-01-00, with a California highway patrolman as a witness, the brakes on my grand daughters car failed completely (pedal to floor), upon pumping the pedal the brakes then locked up and the car went into an uncontrolled skid striking a stopped vehicle. This happened on the freeway in a construction zone and we are unsure of the vehicle speed at the time of impact. She was traveling at approximately 45 mph at the time of the initial brake failure. Fortunately no one was injured (although my grand daughter's head did strike the windshield) and very little damage was done to either vehicle. Both front tires now have severe cuts and abrasions across their width, approximately 6 to 8 inches long, where the newly formed grooves in the highway shredded the tires upon brake lockup. Failed components: 1) brakes - complete failure, then severe lockup. 2) air bags - neither the driver nor passenger air bags deployed upon impact. 3) selt belts - seat belts failed to lockup upon impact. The chp officer, who was sitting in the construction zone area, stated that he saw the entire incident and expressed his concern that with the severity of the impact that the air bags had not deployed. The brake rotors, calipers and pads on this vehicle were replaced and/or rebuilt by Ford under warranty at 32k miles. We have so far been unsuccessful in contacting Ford/Mercury about these problems, and the dealers seem to be at a loss on how to check the failed components. Their attitude is one of disbelief since the cars were not severly damaged. When will it happen again?.

Consumer was traveling 40mph & had brake failure. Consumer had to use the emergency brake & move off of expressway. Dealer determined the abs pump module sprung a leak & lost of all hyfraulic brake fluid. The warranty expired because of mileage. Abs booster pump, master cylinder and other components also replaced. Vehicle had to return for repairs within 24 hours of picking up vehicle after initial repairs.

When putting vehicle into reverse and applying the brakes, there is a loud squeaking noise coming from the vehicle.

Within one month of ownership brakes and rotors failed (may 5, 1999) and again in (July 1999). Mjs.

Front brakes squeak and rear brakes groan, TSB issued a statement about replacing the rotors and brake pads, brakes still squeak after repair.

Brakes failed. Mjs.

Since purchase of vehicle brakes have continually experienced squeaking and grinding noise, TSB #12260 states the cause may be from the silver dacromet coating on the rotors, which are embedding itself into the pads, no current repairs to rectify at this time.

Brakes continually make grinding noise since ownership, several repairs and inspections to vehicle with no remedy, consumer almost in vehicle accident due to loss of brake ability, however no remedy at this time for brake failure and noise.

Consumer is experiencing problems with recall 00v-075 of the pressure control reducing valve due to the dealer being 170 miles away. Nlm.

Consumer feels this vehicle has had too many recalls since purchased and request reimbursement of monthly payments, recent recall (00v-075). Nlm.

Rear brakes have been replaced 3 times within 10 months.

Brake failure.

The consumer is not satisfied with the vehicle due to the amount of recalls that have been issued on the vehicle since the date purchased, brake pressure control valve 00v-075, battery cable routing 01v-031, brake lamp switch jumper harness 01v-032.

When applying the brakes on dry bumpy pavement the brakes will fail, causing loss of vehicle control. Please give further details.

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On going problems with brakes, including recall (00v-075), purchased new front and rear brakes at 31,000 miles.

Brakes make intermittent loud grinding noises, dealer can not find problem.

On month after purchase rear brakes make noise when backing up and braking, the front and rear brakes have been replaced but the proplem still exist, a solution is being worked on. Nlm.

Front end problems causing excessive vibration (several repair attempts), front brakes also experience locking up on occasions, both these failures are causing directional control problems. Mjs.

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The pcrv failed prior to recall notice 00v-075 resulting in 2 accidents, the air bags failed to deploy during both accidents. Nlm.