On month after purchase rear brakes make noise when backing up and braking, the front and rear brakes have been replaced but the proplem still exist, a solution is being worked on. Nlm
1999 Mercury Cougar brakes complaints
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The pcrv failed prior to recall notice 00v‑075 resulting in 2 accidents, the air bags failed to deploy during both accidents. Nlm
Brakes failed prior to recall notice 00v‑075, the brakes locked up and consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a curb damaging front bumper, wheel, tires, suspension and alignment. Nlm
Consumer is experiencing problems with recall 00v‑075 of the pressure control reducing valve due to the dealer being 170 miles away. Nlm
Consumer feels this vehicle has had too many recalls since purchased and request reimbursement of monthly payments, recent recall (00v‑075). Nlm
Firestone firehawk gta tires (p215 50 r16) experienced vibration.
Ive had problems with this car since I drove it off the lot almost every month it is in the shop for the same reasons first the radio has been fixed twice and then finally replaced the speakers have been replaced and that has yet to solve the problem, my trunk release on my car has been worked on atleast 4 times and they still think it is not a problem but they dont open it every day either, starting in january of 2000 I called the dealership 6 or more times complaining about the brakes and every time they worked on it they said all brakes pulsate and squeek a little but low and behold a recall letter suprised me in the mail today, my sunroof was in the shop dont know the date because it was squeeking and the panel that surround the keys was loose they"fixed" but the day I got it out of the shop for getting the radio replaced the sunroof quit totally, just talked to them today and they said they have had several people with the same problem it appears that the wiring in the sunroof it worn out I asked if this was normal for a car that was a year old and they said it was just from being opened and closed but im sorry its only a year old they said it is a 1200.00 dollar problem to fix without labor and couldnt garuantee that it wouldnt have to be replaced next year again . The alarm system randomly goes off and wont shut off its actually called a panic system but goes off like an alarm system after asking other cougar owners about theirs and comparing notes looks like we have all had the same things going wrong except a friend of mine has already had her engine rebuilt at 20,000 miles ------help me before mine goes out to. Thank you
Brake pedal is normal when applied, but there is a vibrating and pulsating feeling in front end when the brakes are applied. Also, extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.
Had to change front brakes 3 times . Now rear brakes have same problem and dealer refuses to change calling the problem acceptable. Sunroof assembly failed 3 times . Was driving for 3 months with problem before the part came in. Afraid the sunroof would fly off the car when in high speed.had to change intirior cloth 1 time because it had water stains. Had to change weather gard on driver side door and it is still not done right.window has marks from it when I open it.
Master cylinder was defective, causing brake fluid to leak from vehicle. This brake cylinder was replaced, and problem reoccurred.
Wheel nut wrench is defective.
Rotors needed to be replaced due to "wear and tear". Dealer recognized problem at 20ooo miles.
Complete loss of all brakes due to "never before seen" explosion of ABS master cylinder
On 8-01-00, with a california highway patrolman as a witness, the brakes on my grand daughters car failed completely (pedal to floor), upon pumping the pedal the brakes then locked up and the car went into an uncontrolled skid striking a stopped vehicle. This happened on the freeway in a construction zone and we are unsure of the vehicle speed at the time of impact. She was traveling at approximately 45 MPH at the time of the initial brake failure. Fortunately no one was injured (although my grand daughter's head did strike the windshield) and very little damage was done to either vehicle. Both front tires now have severe cuts and abrasions across their width, approximately 6 to 8 inches long, where the newly formed grooves in the highway shredded the tires upon brake lockup. Failed components: 1) brakes - complete failure, then severe lockup. 2) air bags - neither the driver nor passenger air bags deployed upon impact. 3) selt belts - seat belts failed to lockup upon impact. The chp officer, who was sitting in the construction zone area, stated that he saw the entire incident and expressed his concern that with the severity of the impact that the air bags had not deployed. The brake rotors, calipers and pads on this vehicle were replaced and/or rebuilt by ford under warranty at 32k miles. We have so far been unsuccessful in contacting ford/mercury about these problems, and the dealers seem to be at a loss on how to check the failed components. Their attitude is one of disbelief since the cars were not severly damaged. When will it happen again?
I have replaced a set of brake pads on the front, the calipers were loose when replaced & I had to replace the rotor on the right & the rotor on the left now needs replaced. This does not seem like normal wear/tear. This car has been used mostly for highway travel. Thanks!
Consumer was traveling 40mph & had brake failure. Consumer had to use the emergency brake & move off of expressway. Dealer determined the ABS pump module sprung a leak & lost of all hyfraulic brake fluid. The warranty expired because of mileage. Abs booster pump, master cylinder and other components also replaced. Vehicle had to return for repairs within 24 hours of picking up vehicle after initial repairs. *ak
While driving on a 4-lane highway, lights on the dashboard lit up and engine died. Then, consumer lost control of the vehicle. With no brakes or steering vehicle started to spin out of control and hit a guardrail at about 55mph. Consumer said it was a engine problem. Airbags did not deploy.*ak
Brakes squeak excessively, lots of brake dust, grinding in reverse, daily since purchase, dealer says normal
When applying brakes there was a grinding sound, and vehicle would vibrate while stopping. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on several occasions, and problem was still occurring. Dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be done. Feel free to provide further details.
Within 15000 miles, loud grinding noise when backing up despite repeated trips to dealer service; within 15000 miles, loud grinding noise during normal braking; weather seal around driver door constantly falling off; radio failure at 12500 miles that will come back on when simply touching the
The problem is not bad rotors/pads, I had the dealer turn the rotors and the problem subsided for a while. Then a week later they returned. Its a low grind/growling noise much different from low pads or no pad left. I have also noticed that alot of people on the net have also noticed the same problem. I just want the problem resolved.( dot number: tire size: 215/50r/16 )
Excessive wear of the front brake rotors and pads. Upon acceleration vehicle pulls to the right. Also, alternator fuse has blown twice, dealer has put in a larger fuse, but did not solve problem. Dealer has yet to determine the cause. *ak
It has been in the shop four times for brake problems. The car shakes after 3,000 miles and the rotors need turning which costs 300.00 each time.
Car sounds like it is falling apart when brakes are applied, steering makes loud sound when backing out of parking space, trunk won't open unless hit numerous times from remote or inside.
Brakes are making a grinding noise and are vibrating, making it very hard to stop.
Brakes continually make grinding noise since ownership, several repairs and inspections to vehicle with no remedy, consumer almost in vehicle accident due to loss of brake ability, however no remedy at this time for brake failure and noise.
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with unnecessary noise. Whenever brakes were applied in a sudden stop, it resulted in extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on seven occasions. This almost caused several vehicle collisions.
Ignition switch failed causing vehicle to shut off and smoke to come from the steering column. Mjs
I have had the car in 3 seperate times for the front brakes. They continue to grind and the car pulls to the right or left. I have noticed a decrease in brake performance.
Within one month of ownership brakes and rotors failed (may 5, 1999) and again in (july 1999). Mjs
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