Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 2 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (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.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 1996 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 07/19/2010

The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the drivers side front door and the passengers side front door would open while driving at any speed. When she closed the doors they could be pushed open with little effort. Ford was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. Nhtsa campaign id number: 96v070000, latches, locks, linkages, and door latch was, issued for her year, make and model vehicle. The contact was advised of the 10 year expiration period. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 114,000.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Failure Date: 08/08/2004

Vehicle lost power while driving down highway. Replaced the battery and took to shop to have alternator and whatever else looked at. Mechanic could not find anything wrong. Battery light still flashing. I'm scared this will happen again and leave me stranded. Also have had same electrical problems (power windows) as everyone else, as well as spending $600 on brakes, and trunk latch won't work. Radio works off and on. Also had to replace bumper as it was ripped off while pulling out of parking space. (not negligenc).

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercury Cougar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
15
Trunk Lid Lock problems
8
Hood Latch problems
3
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1


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