Equipment Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 30 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mercury Cougar


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mercury Cougar

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

I have problem with transmmition shifting 1st to second changes at 3000rpm but when I change park to drive shakes motor bad , one of the wires start smoking I like I put tape around wired burnd. Temperature it doesn't show but when I open the hood the car is very hot every time I tried driving   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioner turns off and on without manually operating the system, once air conditioner turns back on the air is not cool. Air blows like vent is closed. Also, engine will cut off without prior warning. Dealer unable to duplicate problems.   Read details...

The Equipment problem

My car was stolen   Read details...

The Electrical Equipment problem

This car has intermittently shut down in traffic at 70 mph, also will not start from time to time. Very unreliable transportation. Incredibly poor choice of vehicle. Key has electronic chip in it which malfunctions. Key replaced once under warranty; went bad again. Costs $400 to replace.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

Wheel nut wrench is defective.   Read details...




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