Control arm broke while drving in a parking lot. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified at this time.*ak.
1999 Mercury Cougar suspension complaints
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Vibration in steering wheel at 70-75 MPH- dealer can't find any problem and tires and balance are ok.
First time my wheel bearings were replaced 08/30/00 under warranty.I think that wheel bearings shouldn't have to be replaced with such low milege.
Oil filter combusted due to pressure. Engine has been destroyed!!! Car is a year and a half old with 24,500 miles. I have a number of problems that have occurred with this car. I have ignored due to they come and go. Such as rattling noises from the trunk, cigarrette lighter is dead, gas gauge doesn't read properly all the time, lights illuminate for rear light out, airbags, coolant, next time start up car they are out??? I had a saturn for 5 years never had a problem. I have this cougar for a year and a half and look at all these problems. I am sorry a car that is a year and a half should not be getting a new engine!!!! I am extremely disappointed with mercury. I will never get another one again.
Vehicle experiencing excessive vibration.
While driving 20-25 MPH and making a merge to right lane and due to strut breaking, causing steering to become inoperative, and resulting in a crash. Ford was not willing to investigate the problem. *ak during the crash, the wheel and everything attached to the wheel came off.
When driving at low speeds consumer noticed a noise coming from the right rear of vehicle which causes driver destruction. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.
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 )
Rattling, clinking noise in rear of vehicle when hitting pothole or making turns.
Rear wheels of vehicle slide on snow or slush when traveling over 30 m.p.h or when making turns over 5 m.p.h. Making vehicle very hard to control resulting in loss of control of vehicle.( dot number: tire size: 20560r15 )
The air conditioner was turned on. It failed to cool inside of vehicle, not working properly. The trunk fails to lock when closed. The locking mechanism is not holding the latch . Would need to jiggle the ignition key in the switch before it starts. The passenger side seat slides back & forth without locking into place. While backing up vehicle, it would make loud noises from the front end near wheels.
While driving about 25mph something hit the windshield, causing both airbags to deploy. Then, vehicle swerved and hit the curb.
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