Service Brakes Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 120 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercury Cougar

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Recall of brake pressure control. Ford service center states repair was done on 12-19-2000, but there is no records to confirm. In addition, the fuel system recall, Ford states that there isn't one on my vehicle, however, my vechicle displays the same symptoms described under recall 04v421000 and   Read details...

The Brake Disc problem

There is a noise in the front wheels, which later was determined the cause of the noise was because of brake failure.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

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.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

Driver's side wheel bearing has failed 3 times in 4 months. Each time requiring the bearing to be replaced, as well as the brake pads and rotors.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

Vehicle quitting in intersection and car losing all power entering garage. Vibration and pulling to right at highway speeds. Egr valve replaced twice.   Read details...




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