1994 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"Disappointment in such a fine machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four coil springs have the bottom coil broken off, but are still in the
spring perches.
The automatic transmission is going bad, slips/downshifts erratically. I had the camshaft sensor replaced ($15.00 part), and everything was fine for exactly one week. Until I changed the ignition wires.
The check engine light is on-sometimes.
The key can be pulled out of the ignition at any time the car is running.
The drivers side power window is "growling", by itself, in any open position.
Many other things that are not normal.
This car seems to have a persona or conciousness of its own.
General comments?
This car was bought from the original owner at 68,000 miles, and was very well taken care of.
This car has great power for its size!
Don't even think about driving this car on a snowy road.
Being a former Ford (s) owner, I am disappointed in its overall reliability for use in the real world.
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| A Good Car with Minor Troubles |
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| Complete repair history from original owner: Despite the heads, she's still a great ride |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2005 |