1999 Mercury Cougar: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · WA

I got in my car one day after work in the parking lot and started my car and my airbag light was on. It stayed on for three days and is no longer on. It seems like no one wants to take account or provide solutions for the problem. Everytime I roll up my windows, my lights dim as if the battery is dying. My windshield wiper control doesn't shut off and im not able to change the speed.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

Bought car at dealer on 02/05/01 since then I've had to repair car on too many occasions. Here some of the repairs I've had to do on this car ever since I bought it. On 3/01: brakes, 10/01: dealership replaced battery and performed a recall,12/01: dealership replaced alternator, 05/02: brake pads, 04/04: water pump belt, 09/04: replaced batter, 10/11/04: replaced alternator and belt, 10/14/04: replaced positive battery terminal, 12/04: replaced radio, 02/06: replaced motor mount, 01/07:replaced battery, 02/07: replaced strut, 02/08: replaced shock absorber, 10/08: replaced battery, 04/09: replaced bearing, transmission & anchor engine mount and don't have the date but also had to replace the windshield wiper motor. These repairs are what I have in receipts yet for example I have replaced the motor mounts more than once. Currently the following areas of my vehicle do not function: the horn no longer works, cruise control is not functioning, the air conditioner no longer heats, & the brake light of my vehicle remained lit when the vehicle was on and now have failed to turn out (lamp socket is burnt).

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Lights · 36,500 miles · WI

Both headlights continuously had condensation which dimmed the lights. Also the wiper motor failed after less than 36,000 miles and there were transmission problems prior to 50,000 miles.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Visibility · GA

While driving, the windshield wipers come on and go off on their own. Consumer stated the problem is really noticable when making a turn, consumer has to play with turn signal to start again. Consumer feel this is very dangerous if in a down pour of rain. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Visibility · MO

While driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped working without any warning.contacted dealer.

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 Nov 9, 2000 · Engine, Lights · OH

Vehicle experiencing a momentary loss of steering when driving over a water puddle, and intermittently causing malfunction to instrument panel lights. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and unable to locate cause. *ak both side mirrors fell off. The cd and the radio are not operational. The radiator hose broke after 2 months of purchasing the vehicle. The back window wiper failed. The sun roof failed. This vehicle had numerous mechanical problems.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Visibility · OH

While driving about 65 MPH the first time and 35 MPH the second time, consumer turned on the windshield wiper switch, and windshield wipers started working for awhile, but stopped, and after a minute or so they started working again.