Mercury Cougar door locks problems

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Locks · 114,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the drivers side front door and the passengers side front door would open while driving at any speed. When she closed the doors they could be pushed open with little effort. Ford was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v070000, latches, locks, linkages, and door latch was, issued for her year, make and model vehicle. The contact was advised of the 10 year expiration period. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 114,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury cougar. While idling, the engine revs and the vehicle accelerates on its own. The dealer stated that no recalls were available; however, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v194000 (vehicle speed control). In addition, the check engine light remains illuminated for weeks at a time. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline) was referenced. The contact stated that when the vehicle is started and the doors are shut, the power door locks automatically lock. Also, the doors automatically lock while driving. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v226000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors:latch). The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Locks · 146,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The front and driver's door latch stuck on the vehicle, causing the doors not to close properly. While making a left turn the passenger's door came open. There were no injuries. The local mechanic stated that the door latch stuck the current vehicle and failure mileage were 146000. *ak updated 04/05/07.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Locks · CA

In august of 2004, the passenger side door on my 1999 mercury cougar became stuck in the closed position and the automatic door locks were disabled. There was a recall for the door latch for this vehicle (recall 99v226000). High humidity had caused damaged to the door latches, which were replaced as a result of the recall. The day my car door became stuck in the closed position had highs close to 100 degrees, which I believe was the cause of this malfunction. I was told by the manufacturer of my vehicle that this problem was corrected by the time my vehicle was built. However the recall took place 7 months after I purchased my vehicle in 1999.

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Locks · 146,000 miles · OH

Driver's door latch malfunctioned. Therefore, the door didn't close fully, and could fly open while driving. The entire latch had to be replaced.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · NJ

Problems with odometer, gas gauge, turn signals,windows, radio, hazard lights, air bag lights, speedometer.*mr. The mileage and clock were no longer visible. A new battery and alternator were installed prior to the incident. The sun roof leaked constantly and was also fixed prior to the incident. The battery and wrench light were constantly illuminated. This vehicle had been repaired over and over again. Consumer had to exit and barely made it home when she entered the driveway, the vehicle completely died. *ph. The air condition was not cold enough, the cigarette lighter was broke, the brakes made a grinding noise, the door locks/latches were inoperative, and the vehicle had a transmission leak.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Body, Lights · IL

Landua lights rusted causing short in tail, and dash lights. Also, door locks and interior light fuse keeps blowing. And unknown causing leak on the frnt passenger side floor.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Body, Electrical · NC

While standing outside of vehicle with windows rolled down when door closed and automatically locked. Consumer noted this was not a feature of vehicle. Key failed to unlock the door, consumer reached inside vehicle to manually unlock door. Dealer stated if a new alarm system was put in to replace the old one, problem might be corrected. *ak air conditioner turns on and off. Radio will not come on at times. Motor will die out. Alarm went off, door lock by themselves. Key will not crank vehicle at times. Vehicle jumped and jerked almost hitting consumers sister who was standing in front of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 7, 2001 · Body · NY

The door locks installed allow the driver to hit a switch on driver's door to lock passengers, or to push in the lock, which will lock both driver and passenger's door. Upon entering the vehicle I have pushed both the switch and lock, neither of which would lock the passenger's side. I repeat this up to 10 times before the passenger side will lock. Not too safe!! 2nd complaint---stereo will be on and the driver's side speakers will shut off for a few seconds and you will only hear passenger's side. Then they will come back on. This happened every 10-15 minutes for about 3 monthes but has not happened in a while.

Filed Apr 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Body · VA

Passenger's seat will not lock in place unless seat is positioned all way to the back closely to rear seat . *ak consumer states the seat if unlocked and moved foward will only relock when pushed all the way to the rear, then seat can be adjusted and locked from any position, the problem is that you can not lock the seat if anything is placed behind the seat, in trying to lock the seat consumer states she has the crush her grandchild's feet in the car seat, consumer states there is a strong to light gasoline odor, also gas pedal will stick in up position and need strong push to release, door locks automaticcalylock and unlock at any time, the locks were finally replaced and consumer was given an extended warranty, consumer states radio goes out and the display disappears when it is hot.