Mercury Cougar owners have reported 64 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Over past few weeks loosing acceleration especially on inclines and highway entrance ramps causing near collission as I can't speed up to highway speed and car behind me must brake at fast speeds. Engine light on. Mechanic says can't fix and contact Ford. Read details...
I am the original owner of a 1999 Mercury Cougar automatic v6. I have never been in an accident with the vehicle, but continue to have mechanical problems. Like other 1999 2000 Mercury Cougar owners I worry about the safety of driving a vehicle with more problems than can cost effectively be fixed. Read details...
While driving throttle stuck, and vehicle accelerated to a high rate. Consumer able to decelerate vehicle. Read details...
While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle suddenly/unexpectedly accelerated and lurch forward. Consumer applied the brakes hard to slow the vehicle down, allowed the vehicle to hit the curb, and turned off the ignition switch. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Read details...
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Read details...