1999 Mercury Cougar: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Transmission · 128,300 miles · CA

Loud grinding noise from the manual transmission occurs when car is down shifted to first gear coming to a stop, or shifted to first not being at a complete stop, the shift lever "pops out of gear" and admitting a very loud grinding noise. Preventing this would be coming to a complete stop from neutral, then after stopping completely proceed to engage clutch and put car into first gear. First gear sometimes hard to shift into, might be a shift linkage problem. Sounds like the manual transmission grinding with a loud winding squeal.

Filed Oct 13, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · 73,000 miles · FL

Brakes continue to grind even after replacement. Transmission surges and hesitates upon acceleration causing unexpected increases in speed. Transmission also slips in and out of gears randomly. All of these problems could lead to a serious accident.

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Brakes · OH · crash · 1 injury

I bought a 199 ford mercury cougar and was in an accident on dec. 8th, 2006 when I tried to apply brakes they started moving on their own and the movement was braking up and down I was unable to stop and wrecked and I bought this vehicle from a car lot. This car constantly when cold does this and it also squeaks like there is too much pressure on the whole car, the brakes are still having that shuttering problem. Can this be fixed?-I bought the vehicle at the end of last year... It has since done the same things with the braking again and it scares me but it only does it when it is cold out ... *nm updated

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Electrical · NJ

Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10070550 component: other details: exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement (from tsb). The flywheel defect first appeared in june 2001 when the cougar was under warranty in years and mileage. When the defect surfaced, the cougar would not kick-over immediately, however this occurred very infrequently. At the time, there was no consistent problem to recognize and rectify. Over the ensuing months the problem continued to occur intermittently. At this point, I recognized there was a possible mechanical problem. The problem I was experiencing was caused by a defective flywheel. Its teeth were soft and the defect had worn away the starter. The flywheel had to be replaced along with the starter motor and in order to complete this repair the transmission had to first be removed. Cause: result: occurences: 1injuries: 0 fail date: 10/15/2002deaths: 0 mcs check date: 4/25/2004 I inquired on the cost for the fly wheel, which has just been relayed to me by my mechanic, that it is not the starter. The transmission specialist said the cost would be $1,030.00 or so. I have a 1999 mercury cougar.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · 21,224 miles · PA

Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement (from tsb). The flywheel defect first appeared in june 2001 when the cougar was under warranty in years and mileage. When the defect surfaced, the cougar would not kick-over immediately, however this occurred very infrequently. At the time, there was no consistent problem to recognize and rectify. Over the ensuing months the problem continued to occur intermittently. At this point, I recognized there was a possible mechanical problem. The problem I was experiencing was caused by a defective flywheel. Its teeth were soft and the defect had worn away the starter. The flywheel had to be replaced along with the starter motor and in order to complete this repair the transmission had to first be removed.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Engine · 79,000 miles · OH

While driving at 40 MPH driver heard a loud squealing noise. Driver pulled over and parked, and then vehicle was towed to dealer. Mechanic stated that motor needed replacing.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · OH

When turning key in ignition there is a grinding noise, sometimes vehicle won't start. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced bb valves, and cleaned engine. This did not correct the problem. Also, loose outer tie rods. *jb.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Transmission · NJ

Transmisson has failed. I've taken my vehicle back to the dealer a month after I purchased the vehicle to advised them of the jurking problem with the car also advised them that the coolant light will not go off. Dealer has checked the vehicle and stated they could not find anything wrong. As of now I am not able to drive the vehicle. Was advised by sales rep that sold me the vehicle the extended warranty would be worked into my payments however this is not stated in the contract. Not to mention the brakes grind when backing up in the vehicle they have been replaced on the vehicle 3 months ago and the brake light is flashing again. I was told by the dealer I would be responsible to pay $2700.00 to fix the transmission.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Brakes · IN

While driving 35-40 MPH and applying brakes there was a grinding noise, and vehicle pulled to the left. Consumer inspected brakes, brake pad had ground into the rotor. Consumer replaced left front rotor.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

When vehicle was being driven and brakes were applied a usual grinding noise occurred. Noise occurred due to type of brake pads that vehicle was manufactured with. Please give any further details.

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MI

Panic button went off on my mistake but alarm would'nt shut off had to get replaced, hatch wouldn't open properly, I had my brakes replaced 3 times because of squealing noise. And these windshield wipers for the fourth time now .

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Body, Brakes · TX

Brakes make intermittent loud grinding noises, dealer can not find problem.