Mercury Cougar owners have reported 3 problems related to hood latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the 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.
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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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |