1999 Ford Cougar V6 review from North America

My 1999 Cougar has been my one and only car... needless to say I thought it was cute as a button... totally fit my personality...However, it wasn't long after getting my first car that I started seeing the dark side of my cougar.

-First the alternator went out

-next was the sunroof (haven't had it since 2003)

-countless O2 sensors

-another alternator

-the backseat has eaten my left side rear seat belt lock by this time

-the transmission went out

-out of no where bad oil leaks

-three new batteries.

The last bad thing to happen was the airbag light turning on, then my car started dinging and flashing lights at me, and when I thought I could make it to a parking lot somewhere, I stupidly stopped for a red light and my car shut off. Not even enough power for the emergency lights to blink. Thus a new alternator. Third one since 2004.

There are also cosmetic problems that have annoyed me to death. What is the point of the front cup holder? If you put anything in it, you better be driving on the straightest and smoothest road you could possibly find. One soft right curve in the road and your wearing your drink. The trunk button next to the pedals a pointless as well. You push the button.. go to the trunk and it is still partially locked. What good is that? I usually just ask a friend to stand back there while I push it. lol...

I love my car, seeing as it is my first car... but I could have bought a new car with the money I've put into this one.