The only problem that I have had was a malfunctioning trunk release button. This happened two weeks after I purchased the car. The warranty of course fixed it. I have not had any mechanical problems since 1999.
I have customized my car by adding larger size wheels and tires, which increased the overall performance of the car. I have also added exterior modifications pin striping, and layered paint. I am very happy with my Cougar. I must have gotten a diamond in the rough. If people would take care of their vehicles; they might find out that the vehicle will perform as it is specified to do so.
I have been stopped numerous times by people asking the question. What type of car that is. They do not believe it is a Cougar. I keep all of my cars in custom shape. When I do sell it. Someone will definitely enjoy this car.
I cannot speak for other Cougar owners, but I would definitely recommend the vehicle if you are looking for a dependable road vehicle. If you want performance; buy a Corvette or better yet a Viper. I plan to sell mine soon, or keep it since Ford discontinued the Cougar. Why? Please bring back the redesigned Cougar. Mustang is going back to its previous 1960 root design. Cougar should follow. Trust me on this comment.
My car has excellent acceleration. It will do the quarter in 12.24 seconds. Anyone that is familiar with Cougars of this particular model will find that to be excellent. Of course it is not a 10 second car. It is only a 4 Cylinder with huge modifications.
Your full of S*&t. A 4 cyl. Cougar that does the 1/4 mile in 12 sec.? Right. Must be the large wheels and tires you installed.
I have a 1999 Cougar with a automatic V6. I have a Ractive intake with K&N air filter and Eibach ProSport 2 inch lowering springs installed and still can only run 15's in a 1/4 mile. I ran it 7 times down the drag strip starting in drive and in first with shifting the gears and still ran 15's. Not sure how your little Zetec 4 cyl. could run 12's stock with some wheels and tires.
I have two 1999 Cougars, one a Zetec I4 and one a 2.5L Duratec, both with 5 speed manual. These cars are both locked at 16.5/82 mph in the quarter mile (Zectec has had some modifications, intake and dual exhaust). The V-6 has had an alternator problem, fixed under warranty. Otherwise, these have been great and fun cars. The Zectec has 92000 and the Duratec has 61000 miles logged.
Hey do you have any pics of your car? I wanna see it. ~Kristy.
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