Mercury Cougar owners have reported 2 problems related to radiator hose (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the Cougar.
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 miles-manual transmission failed, differential gears -$2440
now I am having problems with my fuel pump. Throughout the life of this car there have been numerous problems cars don't receive until after 100,000 miles. In my eyes, it is simply a 100,000 mile lemon!.
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Vehicle experiencing a momentary loss of steering when driving over a water puddle, and intermittently causing malfunction to instrument panel lights. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and unable to locate cause. Both side mirrors fell off. The cd and the radio are not operational. The radiator hose broke after 2 months of purchasing the vehicle. The back window wiper failed. The sun roof failed. This vehicle had numerous mechanical problems.