The transmission on my vehicle was rebuilt in october 2001 @ 120000 miles because it jumped out of gear during acceleration and would not engage. Since the rebuild, the car has continued to have transmission problems such as self-acceleration when curse control is engaged, slipping out of gear and not reengaging, or downshifting during acceleration. The car has been taken into three different transmission shops each being unable to duplicate or correct the problem. The car has not been to a ford dealership but, has been well maintained. I would like to keep the car as a work vehicle, now @ 137k miles, but refuse to continue to deal with the transmission slippage.
1994 Mercury Cougar: transmission slipping
5 of the 137 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Cougar describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
- 20011
- 19996
- 19953
- 19945
What owners say
Reporting vehicle would intermittently slip out of gear and re-engage. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Torque converter was slipping causing a vibration when shifting gears. Was told by service manager there were two other cars coming in for this same problem the next day. Was also told by service tech that this problem was fixed in the 1995 model. This is a known defect that should be fixed by the manufacter
I have searched the list of complaints and find that there are many complaints related to both the brake and transmission problems which I have experienced. Please remit this complaint to the manufacturer and advise whether or not you have any information on whether or not the manufacturer is doing anything to resolve these cutomer complaints. Power windows replace four times. Brakes had to be replaced within 6 months of ownership. Transmission slipping from day one but the dealer told me repeatedly ther was nothing wrong with it. Transmission completely rebuilt.
Automatic transmission tends to slip and then engage into the gear roughly when shifting. This is most noticeable during acceleration, such as in passing situations. Also air bypass valve malfunctioned. Abs brakes failed to operate properly during moderate braking. In addition, machined warped rotors and replaced pads.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Cougar slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Cougar?
5 of 137 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Cougar (4%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Cougar?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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