1993 Mercury Cougar brakes problems

22 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
11
Foundation components: disc
4
Foundation components
4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
Disc: rotor
1
Antilock: wheel speed sensor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Cougar brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Mercury Cougar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Brakes · UT

Consumer states of having problems with sensor. Dealer was contacted. Ts

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Grease on threads and self adjusting star gets full of brake dust, seizes up and refuses to turn, self adjusting arm breaks teeth off star, rear brake dont adjust causing car to stop with front brakes which overheat, brake fluid turns to gas by boiling and never returns to liquid so the front brakes rub and the brakes overheat, rear brakes changed yet problem continues. Nlm

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · MI

The cougar head gaskets blown and the extended warrenty was exhausted 1 month prior the dealership wouldnt stand behinde the problem so I investegated the problem and found out numerous cougars with 3.8 engines has had this problem the brake problem has been continious since I have owned this cougar new as of today I have replaced the rotors calipers and pads for the 3 rd time I feel this is a serious problem with this make and model and once again the dealership denys any such problems with the brakes and head gaskets.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brake's went straight to the floorboard. Also, pcv valve went out, and transmission overflowed which caused the transmission fluid to get onto transmission and engine. Consumer had the engine rebuilt, and two water pumps were replaced. Engine check light kept coming on.

Filed May 11, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Ongoing problem with ABS/ front brake wearing excessively. Rotors replaced on three occasions, and brake pads have to be replaced every 10,ooo miles. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for this vehicle. Consumer seeking help from the federal safety agency, and believes this is a manufacturer's defect.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Brakes squeak and when applying foot to the pedal, it shakes and shimmies. Dealer contacted, and stated defective rotors, and replaced them three times in three years. However, the problem still exists.

Filed Dec 11, 1997 · Brakes · NV

Vehicle skids when applying the brakes at 35 to 40 MPH. This problem happens during any type of weather condition.

Filed Nov 3, 1997 · Brakes · CT

Consumer has had six sets of rotors on vehicle in 3 years . The rotors need to be replaced again.

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Rotors failed.

Filed Jul 22, 1997 · Brakes · IL

Consumer states when applying brakes steering wheel vibrates.

Questions about the 1993 Mercury Cougar brakes

Does the 1993 Mercury Cougar have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Mercury Cougar, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Cougar brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Cougar brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Cougar have bad brakes?

The Mercury Cougar model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (77 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 1994 (29 complaints).