Suspension Problems of Mercury Cougar

Mercury Cougar owners have reported 40 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercury Cougar

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle began to lose power while driving, which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. He experienced difficultly pulling the vehicle to the side of the road.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

21,210 miles-brake rotor and pad failure,sunroof inoperable,passenger window inoperable-warranty 47,823 miles-complete charging system failure-warranty trunk has never opened correctly from inside-no solution 87,000 miles- starter motor failed-$250 91,519 miles-2 radiator hoses failed-$240 93,000   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

My car is a lemon. Have had a new engine put in it 2 times because the rods spun. I have had the brake lights "fixed" 3 times, the alternator replaced 3 times, new catalytic converters twice. New power steering. Transmission done 3 times.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Lower right ball joint pinch bolt came off while driving car. Car came to stop and could not turn wheel. Replaced r/f lower control arm and bolt nut m12 hf pip 8, olt m12x55 hex. Arm bshg & jt asy-fr aligment. Total cost to repair $517. 41.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The car shook and pulled to the right for a year and nobody could located the problem. The ball joint was replaced and the pulling stopped. Nlm   Read details...




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