Mercury Cougar owners have reported 191 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My vehicles became totally disabled on a very busy highway with heavy after hours rush hour traffic. The manifold which is made of plastic broke were the coolant temperature sensor was built in, I also noticed that a few sparkplugs were flooded with coolant. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. While driving approximately 5 mph approaching a stop, the vehicle idled and stalled without warning. In addition, the speedometer fluctuated. The failure recurred, especially when the heater was activated. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle drove differently at different temperatures. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The failure recurred several times. Read details...
Problems with the transmission, when shifting into gear vehicle will shake violently. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts Read details...
I was driving my 2002 Cougar and the vehicle began to lose power, the check engine light and the fuel light came on. The vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. I have also experienced the vehicle surging while at a complete stop. Read details...