1995 Mercury Cougar engine problems

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle drove differently at different temperatures. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the purvis ford inc located at 3660 jefferson davis hwy #1, fredericksburg, va 22408, where the failure could not be diagnosed. The technician stated that it could be the ignition module, distributor, or the power control module. The manufacturer was contacted and a message was left on the voicemail recorder. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 67,000 miles · NC

Transmission was not performing. Well. Consumer stated that gears were not changing, and the vehicle was making a loud noise. It was discovered that ball joints were defective. The mass air flow sensor was replaced.

Filed Mar 29, 2003 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NJ

Blew a head gasket in my 1995 mercury cougar due to a recall that was not performed by bell ford on may 23, 2002 when the car was brought in for that reason only. When I contacted bell ford and mercury on march 27, 2003, neither will pay for the work that now needs to be done. I am now left without a car until it is fixed and a large bill to pay when this could have all been avoided if the recall was done when my car was brought in.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Engine · MA

The engine seige up causing to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any additional information. Ts

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Consumer stated that check engine light stayed on and RPM's jump from 2000 to 3000 causing the vehicle to loose all power. The dealer changed main sensor and the check engine light problem stopped, but RPM's problem continued. Dealer changed speed sensor and the problem still exists. Finally the head gaskets were replaced.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Engine · NJ

A green fluid was leaking from the engine compartment. Dealer was contacted, located cracks in radiator, dealer informed consumer anti-freeze was leaking. *ak

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Engine · OH

Ford/mercury knew of the problem with the head gaskets on the 1995 3.8l v-6 engines and failed to send out any information in a timely manner. This means that there are quite a few cars that had already reached the mileage limit that they were willing to extend the warranty up to. We did not receive notification about the problem with the head gaste until after the car had over 100,000 miles on it. So what it boils down to is that we get shafted because of ford.

Filed May 29, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

Sending unit in gas tank, window motor driver side,timing gasket leaking.

Filed May 25, 2000 · Engine · IL

Head gasket failure: despite diligent maintenance ,frequent oil changes.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine · MI

Engine head gaskets are leaking, and vehicle loses power. Leaks anti-freeze into oil. Car could shut off while driving.