Engine Problems of Mercury Cougar

My 1999 Cougar was taken in for a tune up recently. The spark plugs were replaced with new ones. Approximately 3 weeks later one of them blew because Ford made a defective spark plug thread. Now I cannot get it fixed because a Ford specialist must go through the engine to repair and it will cost $1300. 00. I thought getting a tune up was a good thing!.

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No problems or indicators of any problems or issues. Was driving vehicle on highway and car loss power. Was able to pull off to side of road. Had vehicle examined and was told the engine seized. Had second opinion, and mechanic drained the oil and said there was metal shavings in oil, could not give reason as to what caused engine to lock up. Have to replace the engine. Warranty expired. Was told Ford would not cover. Had less than 45,000 miles on vehicle - this is a defective or misbuilt motor.

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While driving 65 mph the engine piston locked up and caused the engine to blow.

Going 70 mph on 75 south car just caught on fire in middle lane on the highway. Car just stopped in the middle lane fire started from the engine and shot to the rear of the car. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761083.

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My car is a lemon. Have had a new engine put in it 2 times because the rods spun. I have had the brake lights "fixed" 3 times, the alternator replaced 3 times, new catalytic converters twice. New power steering. Transmission done 3 times. Theres definantly more I just cant think of alllllll my repairs on this 1999 Cougar. I bought it used and it has now 98000 miles cause I drive out of state.

I have a 2000 Mercury Cougar that once warmed up accelerates 3000 to 3500 rpm and will not slow down until I come to a dead stop. I had it in for this problem at least 6 times and they can't fix it. I called the Ford/Mercury service hot line to see if something could be done about this. When I called about this I thought that a Mercury rep. Would get a hold of the car dealership were I got the car (johnson Ford Lincoln/ Mercury in pittsfield, MA) and then get a hold of me. I called in Jan. Thats not what happened, when I called I found out that johnson Ford told them, they did not experience the problem. That's an out right lie. Dom kellog head of johnson service drove it and experienced it and on another time one of the mechanics riding with me also experienced it. What can I do about this. I can't let anybody drive my car, I am afraid they would not be able handle it an get seriously hurt. I don't want to wait until I get killed or some one else before they do something about it. Please let me know what you or I can do about this. I am going to put down an estimate the first time it happened which was about 10000 mile mark the car now has about 23000 miles on it.

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Vehicle cut off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of the problem.

Vehicle hesitation upon start up due to faulty fuel regulator and intake gaskets.

Consumer stated vehicle hesitated between gears at any speed. Service technician couldn't duplicate the problem. Please provide any further information.

The engine has been replaced 2 times and the oil filter has blown off the engine.

Replaced weak motor mount.

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