Mercury Cougar engine failure problems

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. In 2003, the engine failed when fuel was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired under warranty. Currently, fuel is not able to enter into the engine. The vehicle will start and then shut off. A diagnostic test has not been performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle has also had electrical failures, which caused the battery to fail four times in four years. The battery cable has been retightened several times and replaced once. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 99,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

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 Apr 15, 2006 · Engine · 44,900 miles · OH

No problems or indicators of any problems or issues. Was driving vehicle on highway and car loss power. Was able to pull off to side of road. Had vehicle examined and was told the engine seized. Had second opinion, and mechanic drained the oil and said there was metal shavings in oil, could not give reason as to what caused engine to lock up. Have to replace the engine. Warranty expired. Was told ford would not cover. Had less than 45,000 miles on vehicle - this is a defective or misbuilt motor.

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 Nov 30, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 36,654 miles · TX

Check for coolant leak at intake manifold. Replaced intake manifold. There were regular oil changes and tire rotation. *bf the engine light had come on, and the coolant light would come on and off. The dealer had to replace the engine sensor light and added a cup of water. The consumer's son in law was driving the vehicle and white smoke coming from under the vehicle, the rubber strip on the inside of the vehicle was coming off, the right rear trim panel coming loose, the brakes made rubbing noise intermittently, glove box door won't shut, the air bag would rattle, the right front door rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the door switch trim panel was discolored.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Fuel system · DC

Intake manifold 1997 cougar, engine failure. *bf the consumer stated that she had to pay 900.00 to replace a plastic part in the intake manifold and wants the part to be recalled.

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Transmission · 38,400 miles · OH

At 25,600 miles, I brought my vehicle into the dealership to complain about hard & rapid shifting and that my check engine light had come on. They replaced the engine light, but were unable to duplicate the shifting issues. I continued to believe the vehicle did not shift appropriately. At 38,200 miles, with the vehicle just over the warranty period, the vehicle again had harsh rapid shifting while traveling on the interstate during rush hour traffic. Out of fear for my safety, I exited the interstate and was completing a turn when my vehicle stalled in the middle of the road with out any warning lights, leaving me with no power steering and no control over the vehicle. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and was required to pay the $90 diagnostic fee for the same issue that had not been fixed at 25,000 miles while the vehicle was under warranty. They informed me I had a mechanical problem with the torque converter and they would flush and fill the transmissions. They indicated this fixed the problem, but that this was not a problem directly related to the hard shifting and stalling. They could not duplicate these complaints. A little over a week later, the same issue occurred while traveling to work on the interstate. The vehicle was up and down shifting harshly and once again stalled without any warning. I have made an appointment with the dealership to have it checked again. I am worried about my safety and the safety of others with this vehicle. There is no warning when the vehicle is about to stall and both times has stalled while traveling at about 30 - 40 MPH.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 98,000 miles · CA

My car is a lemon. Have had a new engine put in it 2 times because the rods spun. I have had the brake lights "fixed" 3 times, the alternator replaced 3 times, new catalytic converters twice. New power steering. Transmission done 3 times. Theres definantly more I just cant think of alllllll my repairs on this 1999 cougar. I bought it used and it has now 98000 miles cause I drive out of state.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MO

Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under recall for head gasket failure. 30,000 miles later engine head blew up again due to the placement of a helicoil in the re-manufactured engine. This helicoil was present in the re-manufactured engine from the factory. I consider this to be a defect in the re-manufactured engine, as the head should have been machined by the factory not just have a helicoil stuffed in. This iis the cause of the new failure and for refuses to repair.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MO

Engine was replaced at 87,000 miles under a recall. Due to a spark plug that busted through the engine. 30,000 miles later, engine needed replacement again.