Non-ABS brakes; front brake rotors have been changed three times due to unknown vibration w/steering wheel shaking. On two occasions, brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in a rear end collision. Please describe details.
1995 Mercury Cougar: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 109 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Cougar describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs system over 4 thousand rotors are turned and pads replaced, related to vibration.
Abs: applied brakes, vehicle would not stop; pedal went to floor, no resistance, at all; vehicle skidded, hit trunk of another vehicle making turn into driveway
Applied ABS brake system down to the floor, no response, resulting in an accident. Tt
Braking system failure without ABS brakes. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble)...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Mercury Cougar abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Mercury Cougar?
5 of 109 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Cougar (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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