2001 Mercury Cougar engine problems

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,800 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel delivery module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v421000(fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,800.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 159,000 miles · WV

Car started hesitating and lost power then stalled out causing traffic to get backed up.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. While driving 55 MPH, the engine began making a knocking sound and eventually failed. No warning lights illuminated and the temperature gauge did not indicate anything abnormal. The vehicle began smoking once the contact pulled over and she noticed radiator fluid leaking. After restarting the vehicle, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that a new engine was needed. She took the vehicle to midas for a second opinion and was informed again that her vehicle needed a new engine. The current and failure mileages were 75,000. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the head gaskets were leaking which allowed radiator fluid to mix with the oil.

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

I have a smell in the car after aggressive driving, and the tsb # is 00252 and the federal safety agency is 616819. What is causing this smell, it just started. Also what is the federal safety agency # 10004066 tsb # 17174. Hesitation I know, what is making it hesitate.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 67,000 miles · MI

2001 mercury cougar. Since I have owned this car I have replace the engine at 65,000 miles, left front wheel bearing at 70,000 miles, right front wheel bearing is on its way out at 100,000 miles along with a plugged catalytic converter, and transmission slippage. A/c also failed at 115,000 miles.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Engine · 23,144 miles · DE

While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and then it stalled, the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Engine · IN

While driving 30 MPH engine check light and radiator light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Engine · MI

While driving at 25 MPH and without warning vehicle shut off. Consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, but mechanic could not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Engine · OH

Ongoing problem with engine stalling at multiple speed. Vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Engine · 4,002 miles · IL · fire

Car parked and engine shut off. Within 5 minutes engine was on fire. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761829