1999 Mercury Cougar: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · KY

I have a 1999 mercury cougar, and have had it about 4 years now. I have had no problems with the car, except having to have the alternator replaced. I work 3rd shift (7p-7a) at a local hospital, and on my way home, my car started slipping in and out of gear. The car would go for a minute, then it would stop, and I would push the gas and the car would just rev up. I had a line of traffic behind me, so I as trying my best to get the car off the road. I finally got it into an empty parking lot and called to get some help. I was very tired from working a 12 hour shift and had to wait 2 hours for someone to come and get me. We got the car to a mechanic, which said that it was the transmission, and he then told me that he would drain the transmission, put new fluid in it, and see if that fixed the problem. To my very unfortunate news, the transmission has went out in my car. I am a full-time student and full-time working trying to make ends meet. Due to the transmission going out in my car, I have missed classes, and it's becoming a headache trying to get to and from work, school, and other places I need to be. I was told that the 1999 cougars had a recall on the transmission and that I needed to find out about it. This is what I am doing now. I can't afford a new transmission, let alone a new car, while I'm trying to go to school. This whole ordeal has thrown me off, because there was nothing wrong with the car, and all of a sudden (in one day) the transmission went out. I hope this problem is resolved, and I get some help with fixing my car. I appreciate your time, and I hope that my problem is looked into. Thanks, gina brook melton

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · WA

First transmission failed on the highway at 32,000 miles and was replaced under warranty second transmission failed at 82,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · IL

The transmission axle light is on and the dashboard says odometr off then the transmission axle light comes on and the car shifts hard. This happened at 49,000 miles the dealer said I would need a new transmission. I replaced transmission, and now at 75,000 miles the same thing is happening. This seems to be like there is some defective problem going on. I was very upset that the warranty didn't cover this as it happened over 36,000 miles but I refuse to have to again pay thousands of dollars for another transmission.

Filed May 26, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · NY

21,210 miles-brake rotor and pad failure,sunroof inoperable,passenger window inoperable-warranty 47,823 miles-complete charging system failure-warranty trunk has never opened correctly from inside-no solution 87,000 miles- starter motor failed-$250 91,519 miles-2 radiator hoses failed-$240 93,000 miles-manual transmission failed, differential gears -$2440 now I am having problems with my fuel pump. Throughout the life of this car there have been numerous problems cars don't receive until after 100,000 miles. In my eyes, it is simply a 100,000 mile lemon!

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Automatic transmission failed completely in forward. Reverse still works. Several service bulletins noting a defect in the tranny have been posted. Car had 60k on it and had regular transmission services.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · MA

The consumer begun to drive, when she attempted to place the vehicle in 3rd gear, it did not. She had taken the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that she needed a new transmission. The consumer felt that this should not have happened with less than 60k miles. Ts the lowell dealer stated that the vehicle had a mazda transmission, and that the transmission had to be completely rebuilt with a new torque converter. Scc

Filed May 28, 1999 · Transmission · TN

Transmission failed while driving. Nlm