Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mercury / Cougar / 1991
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007113094 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mercury cougar. the contact smelled something burning while driving 50 mph. the headlights and instrument panel lights
005054945 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. IT IS NOT FIXED YET BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD IT. *NM
005036833 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Dt: the contact stated car was revving when starting it up. when putting it in drive in went down somewhat. it felt like it was going to take off
004284676 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving 60 mph, the anti lock braking system failed. as a result, when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. *ak the vehicle had
003275035 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The car starts and runs well. but ever so often without any warning the engine will stall, and then it will crank right up. lucky for me it hasn't
003275034 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The car starts and runs well. but ever so often without any warning the engine will stall, and then it will crank right up. lucky for me it hasn't
002164312 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving 15-20 mph vehicle began to overheat, consumer pulled into service station to have vehicle inspected, the service mechanic stated that
000121066 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. ALSO, PEDAL FELT HARD. *AK
000108077 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving on highway headlights started to dim , and went totally out. pulled off the side of road. they came back on after waiting 10 minutes
000062054 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON A LEFT TURN 45 DEGREE CONTACT TO LEFT FRONT. *AK
998037692 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999036732 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The head gasket went bad even after routine regular maintenance and only 80,000 miles on the vehicle. according to a local dealership and several
999036731 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The head gasket went bad even after routine regular maintenance and only 80,000 miles on the vehicle. according to a local dealership and several
996036558 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Engine head gakset needed to be repaired at 60,000 miles. the ford dealer "shaved" the gasket. the head gasket is now shot at 98,000 miles. i have
998029871 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Gas tank leaks when filled completely, indicating a leak at the top of the tank or gas lines going into the tank. i have contacted ford several times
0000000721 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 GAS TANK IS LEAKING AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. *MJS
995191366 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Drove vehicle about 200 yds, saw smoke coming from steering column, stopped & checked under hood, few minutes later flames were coming from
995189865 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 RIGHT REAR WHEEL IS RUBBING FUEL LINE, CAUSING A LEAK. *AK
996181409 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAME OPEN . TT
0000177276 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH DRIVER/PASS. SHOULDER HARNESS, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, WHEN WON'T MOVE FORWARD TOWARDS DRIVER/PASS. TT
995172025 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK FORWARD. SPOOL SWITCH FAULTY. TT
995172024 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAULTY. REPLACED. TT
993172023 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 REPLACED FUEL GAUGE. TT
992161256 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN ROLLED DOWN. TT
996133953 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the
996133952 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the
997123921 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WITHOUT TURNING ON THE WIPER SWITCH, AND WHEN THE WIPERS ARE NEEDED THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK
0000122022 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Driving at any various speed headlights will turn off and on, causing the consumer to drive sometimes without headlight unexpectedly,which may result
997115168 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Made a sudden stop on dry pavement the vehicle skidded 100 feet, hit a curve, the vehicle hydroplaned. occupant had automatic shoulder belt on,
997112633 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKE IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND OVERRIDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
996107731 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THROTTLE STUCK IN A OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING, RETURN SPRING CABLE BROKE. *AK *JB
0000100980 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving at 55mph, the front end of the vehicle shakes. *ak consumer states vehicle becomes difficult to control the only way to stop the
999080840 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Complaints re; front and rear suspension submitted to dealer since 1994; clunking, creaking, roughness steering; now dealer submits repair estimate at
998079861 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Mounts have failed, similar to 87 & 92 ford taurus models. is there a recall on the 91 cougar for this same problem?...strange coincidence.
0000075575 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 After driving for 25 minutes the headlignts start flashing on and off. the bulbs and fuses are good. i have descovered that the mercury sable has
999064228 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, recall on other models however cougar was not included even though same engine as recall models, denied
999064227 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, recall on other models however cougar was not included even though same engine as recall models, denied
999064226 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, recall on other models however cougar was not included even though same engine as recall models, denied
0000059461 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK VERY SLOW, MAKE A HUMMING NOISE AND STOP WORKING. NLM
997041483 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WIRING HARNESS NOT PROTECTED RESULTING IN DISINTEGRATION.
996023907 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM MOTOR BURNT OUT.
994023199 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 MOTORBELT FAILED.
992023124 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THROTTLE CONTROLS LOCK WHEN PASSING, CAN'T STOP VEHICLE UNTIL CONTROLS ARE TURNED OFF.
992023123 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN HEADLIGHT TO FAIL.
992022812 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 LOOSE AXLE NUT CAUSED REAR WHEEL TO COME LOOSE.
995014677 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 SWAY BAR LINKAGE CREATES ROUGH RIDE. *DSH
995002802 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKS UP TIGHTLY AROUND PASSENGER AND IS DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. *SKD
995002801 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, ALSO HARD BRAKE PEDAL.
995000610 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING EXTREME PRESSURE TO BE USED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE.
0000188496 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
002178196 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Vehicle was acting sluggish and white moke came form tailpipe. vehicle was going 35mph and overheated, causing driver to pull over. consumer
002164322 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving 15-20 mph vehicle began to overheat, consumer pulled into service station to have vehicle inspected, the service mechanic stated that
000119404 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP,TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WICH HAPPENED WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK
000108084 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving on highway headlights started to dim , and went totally out. pulled off the side of road. they came back on after waiting 10 minutes
000061646 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Headlights go off while driving, brakes continue to make noise, key switch prob. recall repair, heater blows cold, car died after excel. restarted and
0000056884 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 SEAT BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN HEAD INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
000040938 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000040932 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
998037698 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999036738 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The head gasket went bad even after routine regular maintenance and only 80,000 miles on the vehicle. according to a local dealership and several
999036737 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 The head gasket went bad even after routine regular maintenance and only 80,000 miles on the vehicle. according to a local dealership and several
996036564 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Engine head gakset needed to be repaired at 60,000 miles. the ford dealer "shaved" the gasket. the head gasket is now shot at 98,000 miles. i have
998029875 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Gas tank leaks when filled completely, indicating a leak at the top of the tank or gas lines going into the tank. i have contacted ford several times
0000021730 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *JG
0000021729 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *JG
996191795 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 PARKED CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATESVEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER IT WAS ON FIRE NEAR STEERING WHEEL AREA.*JB
996191794 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 PARKED CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATESVEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER IT WAS ON FIRE NEAR STEERING WHEEL AREA.*JB
996191775 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THEN CAME BACK ON AND THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995191386 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Drove vehicle about 200 yds, saw smoke coming from steering column, stopped & checked under hood, few minutes later flames were coming from
995189885 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 RIGHT REAR WHEEL IS RUBBING FUEL LINE, CAUSING A LEAK. *AK
996189600 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGERS SEATBELTS NO LONGER OPERATE CORRECTLY ON THE TRACK. THE SEATBELT MAY NOT ALWAYS RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996189531 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE ALTENATOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995188350 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While parked in front of home, owner heard explosion sound; came out to check; vehicle was engulfed with flames inside and outside, underdash/
995188330 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While parked in front of home, owner heard explosion sound; came out to check; vehicle was engulfed with flames inside and outside, underdash/
0000182019 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving, at approx. 55mph, experienced intermittent front head lamp failure, when lights went out several times before reaching destination. tt
0000182018 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving, at approx. 55mph, experienced intermittent front head lamp failure, when lights went out several times before reaching destination. tt
0000181999 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving, at approx. 55mph, experienced intermittent front head lamp failure, when lights went out several times before reaching destination. tt
0000181998 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving, at approx. 55mph, experienced intermittent front head lamp failure, when lights went out several times before reaching destination. tt
995181033 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSES LOSS OF POWER WINDOWS AND BRAKING. TT
995181032 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSES LOSS OF POWER WINDOWS AND BRAKING. TT
995181031 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSES LOSS OF POWER WINDOWS AND BRAKING. TT
0000177296 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH DRIVER/PASS. SHOULDER HARNESS, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, WHEN WON'T MOVE FORWARD TOWARDS DRIVER/PASS. TT
995172045 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK FORWARD. SPOOL SWITCH FAULTY. TT
993172043 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 REPLACED FUEL GAUGE. TT
995172026 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP. REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR. TT
995172022 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 IN THE DASH ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN A FIRE WAS STARTED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS POSSIBLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
995170753 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 55 MPH, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION, HAVE PUT NEUTRAL AND TURN IGNITION OFF PULLED OFF HWY. *AK
0000170638 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE FRONT ROTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT THREE TIMES. *AK
995168650 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 PASSING AN 18 WHEELER AT 75 MPH COMING TO A CURVE AND TRIED TO STOP BUT DISC BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP. TT
0000168194 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WHEN EVER THROTTLE IS PUSHED, SYSTEM MAY STICK RESULTING IN FULL THROTTLE. PLEASE DESCCRIBE DETAILS. TT
992161276 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 DRIVER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN ROLLED DOWN. TT
995159169 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FRONT SHAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TT
995159149 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FRONT SHAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TT
999143607 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Speedometer does not register at all. this is the second time speedometer has broken. in april of 92, speedometer was replaced by dealership under
999143587 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Speedometer does not register at all. this is the second time speedometer has broken. in april of 92, speedometer was replaced by dealership under
999139989 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Automatic shoulder restain seat belt broke. which, when consumer is getting into the vehicle the seat belt track isn't working. consumer can't
998134492 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving at 30mph the vehicle had an outburst of sudden acceleration. consumer tried and stopped vehicle, it was placed in reverse and also park
998134475 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 While driving at 30mph the vehicle had an outburst of sudden acceleration. consumer tried and stopped vehicle, it was placed in reverse and also park
996133969 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the
996133970 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the
997123937 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WITHOUT TURNING ON THE WIPER SWITCH, AND WHEN THE WIPERS ARE NEEDED THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. *AK
0000122038 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Driving at any various speed headlights will turn off and on, causing the consumer to drive sometimes without headlight unexpectedly,which may result
997115167 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Made a sudden stop on dry pavement the vehicle skidded 100 feet, hit a curve, the vehicle hydroplaned. occupant had automatic shoulder belt on,
997112645 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKE IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND OVERRIDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
997111888 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 When starting the vehicle it made a puffing sound and cut off, after restarting and driving about one block, the engine suddendly died. the engine
996107743 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THROTTLE STUCK IN A OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING, RETURN SPRING CABLE BROKE. *AK *JB
999091753 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THE DOORS ON THIS CAR WANT CLOSE. THEY ARE TOO HEAVY AND HAVE BENT THE HINGES. THIS A DESIGN FAILURE.
999080850 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Complaints re; front and rear suspension submitted to dealer since 1994; clunking, creaking, roughness steering; now dealer submits repair estimate at
999080846 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; HOWEVER, COMPLAINTS RE; FAULTY TEMPERATURE GUAGE SUBMITTED TO DEALER SINCE 10/15/1993. REPAIR COST: $1390.92 (INCL. TAX).
999080847 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; HOWEVER, COMPLAINTS RE; FAULTY TEMPERATURE GUAGE SUBMITTED TO DEALER SINCE 10/15/1993. REPAIR COST: $1390.92 (INCL. TAX).
999080836 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; HOWEVER, COMPLAINTS RE; FAULTY TEMPERATURE GUAGE SUBMITTED TO DEALER SINCE 10/15/1993. REPAIR COST: $1390.92 (INCL. TAX).
999080837 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BOTH HEAD GASKETS BLOWN; HOWEVER, COMPLAINTS RE; FAULTY TEMPERATURE GUAGE SUBMITTED TO DEALER SINCE 10/15/1993. REPAIR COST: $1390.92 (INCL. TAX).
998079871 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Mounts have failed, similar to 87 & 92 ford taurus models. is there a recall on the 91 cougar for this same problem?...strange coincidence.
0000075583 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 After driving for 25 minutes the headlignts start flashing on and off. the bulbs and fuses are good. i have descovered that the mercury sable has
997069133 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 EGR VALVE AND SENSOR FAILED. NLM
997069125 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 EGR VALVE AND SENSOR FAILED. NLM
999064236 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, recall on other models however cougar was not included even though same engine as recall models, denied
0000059469 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK VERY SLOW, MAKE A HUMMING NOISE AND STOP WORKING. NLM
0000056892 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 SEAT BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN HEAD INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
997041492 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FUEL TANK SENDER/PUMP LEAKS AT SOLDERED TUBE, CAUSING FUMES.
997041484 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FUEL TANK SENDER/PUMP LEAKS AT SOLDERED TUBE, CAUSING FUMES.
997034660 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 LOOOSE SUB-FRAME BOLT, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK
997034652 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 LOOOSE SUB-FRAME BOLT, CAUSING FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK
996023914 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BATTERY REPLACED.
996023916 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ELECTRICAL SHORT.
996023919 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FUEL PUMP REPLACED.
996023908 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ELECTRICAL SHORT.
996023909 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.
996023910 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
996023911 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 FUEL PUMP REPLACED.
996023906 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BATTERY REPLACED.
994023207 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 MOTORBELT FAILED.
992023131 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN HEADLIGHT TO FAIL.
992023132 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 THROTTLE CONTROLS LOCK WHEN PASSING, CAN'T STOP VEHICLE UNTIL CONTROLS ARE TURNED OFF.
992022820 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 LOOSE AXLE NUT CAUSED REAR WHEEL TO COME LOOSE.
996018400 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
995014685 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 SWAY BAR LINKAGE CREATES ROUGH RIDE. *DSH
995009892 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 INABILITY TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
995009900 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 INABILITY TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
995002398 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 HOOD LATCH FAILED TWICE. *SKD
995000609 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489324) *SKD
995000617 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489324) *SKD
995000618 MERCURY COUGAR 1991 VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING EXTREME PRESSURE TO BE USED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE.

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