1999 Mercury Cougar V6 review from North America
"Ignore the negative reviews"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car.
The IMRC (intake manifold runner control) is a common issue with this car and its just a little box with gears and a motor, that you need to pry open and clean. After that, It won't studder at all under acceleration.
Theres a little vibrating noise in the front fender (passenger side) where the previous owner ran over a curb or something.
General comments?
The cougar is fast, and I have some basic horsepower mods lined up. It responds well to mods. Check out fastcougar. com for help or performance info. The most important fact I can give you is, DO NOT let these other bad reviews scare you away from a cougar. They are dead reliable.
Recommended reviews
| The worst car EVER... |
|
| Love the car, but hate all the problems! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Duratec Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46318 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48516 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2005 |