1999 Mercury Cougar review from North America
"Emissions Problems Anyone?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
While still under warranty within a year of purchasing brand new, had to have alternator replaced.
Check engine light has been on since 6 months after purchasing. Kept returning to dealer, but they could never find the problem. They finally said the computer was bad, but they did not fix it.
Many sensors have been replaced.
Trunk latch problems.
Moon roof will no longer open--stopped working years ago.
Had to have fan motor replaced as heater/ac fan would only work on 4.
Tires need replacing frequently and are expensive.
Cover over defroster flies off when I turn the defroster on high.
General comments?
My main concern right now is that my car will not pass emissions. I cannot get my tags renewed until I pass the emissions test and I have spent a lot of money so far getting sensors, plugs, etc etc etc replaced and the EGR replaced and cleaned. The check engine light is STILL on. Has anyone had this problem or can you give me some pointers as to what I can do? I am very frustrated and tired of dealing with this.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2004 |