1999 Mercury Cougar review from North America
"Great styling, handling, and hauling ability, but question reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter at 15,000 miles. Replaced by Ford.
Driver's Power Seat: Continues to blow fuses.
Air Conditioner stopped cooling: 50,000 miles.
Sun Roof won't close: 83,000 miles.
Transmission only shifts in reverse: 85,000 miles.
Low-profile tires routinely pick up nails and had to be replaced twice after hitting boards on the road. Not many vendors make the size tire used on the Cougar. Price is $125 per tire.
General comments?
I loved this car. It handles great, and with the hatchback, it hauled almost everything I ever needed to carry. While I accepted all of the previous repairs I needed to make, I'm frustrated that the transmission went out at 85k miles. I always said "Buy American", but with a $3k repair bill facing me, I have to reconsider this in the future.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2006 |