1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"This car is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It looks soft, but runs hard with the pack"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The MLP sensor failed on the transmission, which caused the trans to shift erratically. Ford corrected this N/C well after the warranty period has passed.
I have also had the spark plug wires replaced several times due to burnout failure, Once again, Ford has continued to replace parts at N/C, last set was done at about 200,000 kms.
The lower ball joints have been replaced, which I consider normal wear and tear.
Replaced the rear springs 3 times, and the fronts twice, due to them breaking. I now have aftermarket lowering springs.
General comments?
This car is well made, handles very well, rides nice, and has great power with the V8 that gives excellent mileage. I have lowered my cat 1.5", and it looks very cool, This car has been very reliable. It is a sporty and comfortable car.
The back seats are tight for leg room, and trunk space is a bit shallow, but hey I have used this car hard. It towed a heavy 3800# boat for about 6 years, and never gave me a problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 266000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2007 |