1995 Mercury Cougar problems
Owners have filed 160 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Cougar with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 29.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 15%.
Complaints160
Crashes12
Fires5
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 29.4% · 47
Power train 15.0% · 24
Engine and engine cooling 12.5% · 20
Suspension 7.5% · 12
Fuel system, gasoline 6.9% · 11
Vehicle speed control 4.4% · 7
Visibility 3.8% · 6
Electrical system 3.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Mercury Cougar in this data, 1995 sits 5th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The rotors on the front brakes were defective from the manufacturer (original parts). They had been refaced several times without avail, before they were replaced. The master cylinder for the brake system has been replaced due to failure. The power steering pump and rack and pinion has been replaced and needs to be replaced again within one years time. Service brakes, hydraulic
The brakes are having to be completly replaced (pads and rotors). If not vehicle is unsafe for operation. Currently brakes are lasting about 2,500 miles. Torque converter is having to be replaced every 15,000 miles. Perhaps from having to do more work in stopping the car. Service brakes, hydraulic
When front brakes are in use, brake pedal pulsates & vibrates. Steering wheel shakes/vibrates in hand. If brakes are applied quickly, vehicle could go off road. Took to dealer & informed was normal. Had rotors changed 4 different times. Problem also occurred on 28 jun 98. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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