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Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #815141 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 1997.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . stopped vehicle in street, put the vehicle in park, tilted the steering whee, . got out and vehicle jumped into reverse and rolled back. dealer can't find anything wrong with vehicle. *ak.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in PALM HARBOR, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 12, 1996. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #819990 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 1997.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while driving, transmission intermittently failed to shift. when vehicle is put into gear, the vehicle will not accelerate. the vehicle will not move anywhere. *ak service manger told consumer that ford used bad clutch packs and clutch pack cylinders in the 1997 transmissions. *slc .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MUSKEGON, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal/linkageMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal/linkage Review #523318 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 1997.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE . clutch assembly failure due to poorly designed clutch packs/cylinders. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MUSKEGON, MI. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 25, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #537722 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . brakes began vibrating excessively at approx. 30,000 miles..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W5SH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in LAWTON, OK. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 09, 1997. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Seat BeltsMercury Cougar 1997 Seat Belts Review #826626 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS . automatic seat belt retractors do not work properly when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. dealer/manufacturer notified and informed the consumer that nothing could be done because those the kind of seat belts came with the car. *ak consumer states that both rear shoulder harnesses do not lock and that they can be pulled in and out with ease, the replacement assemblies also failed to lock. *slc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BIG ROCK, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 03, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Air Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Air Disc Rotor Review #830197 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR . because the brake rotors were warped, when applying the brakes, they caused vibration and shaking in the steering wheel. dealer cut the rotors. *ak.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALPHARETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components DiscMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Review #700348 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC . noticed pulsation in steering wheel when braking. asked dealer to replace defective parts which turned out to be all 4 rotors. dealer said we cut the rotors for this problem. this removes useable service life at my expense. i feel this is a designe flaw of rotor warping probably due to heat. sevice invoice states that all four rotors were turned due to warping. this appears to be a common problem with late year model ford cars. i personally know of four ford owners with the identical problem..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALPHARETTA, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Seat Belts Front AnchorageMercury Cougar 1997 Seat Belts Front Anchorage Review #542405 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . seat belt failed..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HEMPSTEAD, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1996. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Review #608043 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . engine thermostat failed. mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in GLENDORA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 17, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Review #839002 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . there is a leakage within the fuel injection system. whenever consumer put gas into the vehicle, the gas leaks out, and the consumer can smell gas in vehicle. vehicle has been in repair shop three times for the fuel injection. also consumer had transmission in repair shop four times. vehicle is still in repair shop for fuel injection problems, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1D8. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in D'LO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #839002 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . there is a leakage within the fuel injection system. whenever consumer put gas into the vehicle, the gas leaks out, and the consumer can smell gas in vehicle. vehicle has been in repair shop three times for the fuel injection. also consumer had transmission in repair shop four times. vehicle is still in repair shop for fuel injection problems, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1D8. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in D'LO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Parking BrakeMercury Cougar 1997 Parking Brake Review #607662 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . emergency brake pedal padding failed. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in NORTH HOLL, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 19, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Steering Rack And PinionMercury Cougar 1997 Steering Rack And Pinion Review #606905 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION . rack & pinion steering replaced by dealer due to leaks through bellows.mgm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W8VJ. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SANTA MONI, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 20, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Review #840421 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . there is a leakage within the fuel injection system. gas is leakage from the vehicle. also, consumer replaced transmission four times. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1D8. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in DLO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #840421 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . there is a leakage within the fuel injection system. gas is leakage from the vehicle. also, consumer replaced transmission four times. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1D8. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in DLO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washerMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Review #841945 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 1997.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . windshield wipers do not not clear the entire window. they do not go all the way to the left, causing poor visibility. consumer also obtained six stitches to the head from the design of the sunvisor being supported by a vertical rod instead of a horizontal one. *jg.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BRICK, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 20, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Structure BodyMercury Cougar 1997 Structure Body Review #841945 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 1997.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . windshield wipers do not not clear the entire window. they do not go all the way to the left, causing poor visibility. consumer also obtained six stitches to the head from the design of the sunvisor being supported by a vertical rod instead of a horizontal one. *jg.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BRICK, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 20, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Air Bags FrontalMercury Cougar 1997 Air Bags Frontal Review #844231 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 1999.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . vehicle involved in an accident at approximately 30-40 mph impact, another vehicle drove right in front of consumer's vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the other vehicle on the side. both air bags failed to deploy. can nhtsa help in this matter or provide further infomation. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6248VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MANNFORD, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Air Bags Frontal Review #844231 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 1999.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . vehicle involved in an accident at approximately 30-40 mph impact, another vehicle drove right in front of consumer's vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the other vehicle on the side. both air bags failed to deploy. can nhtsa help in this matter or provide further infomation. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6248VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MANNFORD, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Air Bags Frontal Review #844231 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 1999.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . vehicle involved in an accident at approximately 30-40 mph impact, another vehicle drove right in front of consumer's vehicle, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the other vehicle on the side. both air bags failed to deploy. can nhtsa help in this matter or provide further infomation. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6248VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MANNFORD, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #847454 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . when traveling the transmission does not shift into gear. also, there is vibration in the front end. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVAILAB. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension FrontMercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Review #847454 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . when traveling the transmission does not shift into gear. also, there is vibration in the front end. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVAILAB. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Review #548137 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . front end problems causing excessive vibration (several repair attempts), front brakes also experience locking up on occasions, both these failures are causing directional control problems. mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BIG CANOE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 14, 1998. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation ComponentsMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Review #548137 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . front end problems causing excessive vibration (several repair attempts), front brakes also experience locking up on occasions, both these failures are causing directional control problems. mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BIG CANOE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 14, 1998. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #850124 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 05, 1999.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . while driving brake disc rotors warped, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer replaced brake rotors numerous times, but the problem has reoccurred. please provide further information. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE FILL. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Steering Column Locking Anti-theft DeviceMercury Cougar 1997 Steering Column Locking Anti-theft Device Review #850433 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE . the panic horn which is a part of theanti-theft alarm went off , causing the wire harness under the hood to burn up twice. dealer has been contacted. *ak.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HAZEN, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Air Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Air Disc Rotor Review #713895 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR . i bought my cougar in 1997. at 6,113 miles the front rotors were warped and had to be turned . at 8,788 miles the roters had to be replaced. at 15,718 miles the rotors were warped again and had to be turned again. at 16,992 miles the rotors were warped again and turned once again. at 20,990 miles more problems with the brakes,premium aftermarket rotors and pads were ordered and were installed at 21,461 miles.then at 26,402 the brake problem continues the rotors were turned again. i have tried to be patient with the service department at centroplex ford but the last time they turned the rotors they said that they don't know what to do to fix the problem and i am very concerned. my warranty will run out soon and i would like my brakes fixed for good ..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in KILLEEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . radiator loosing anti-freeze. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or OtherMercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or Other Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . vehicle experiening a rattle in the dash. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility WindshieldMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . drivers side window regulator failed causing a popping noise when the window is being rolled down. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 SeatsMercury Cougar 1997 Seats Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . the seats are cracking. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 WheelsMercury Cougar 1997 Wheels Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with WHEELS . splash guards are falling off. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility WindshieldMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . drivers side window regulator failed causing a popping noise when the window is being rolled down. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 SeatsMercury Cougar 1997 Seats Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . the seats are cracking. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 WheelsMercury Cougar 1997 Wheels Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with WHEELS . splash guards are falling off. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . radiator loosing anti-freeze. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or OtherMercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or Other Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . vehicle experiening a rattle in the dash. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility WindshieldMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . drivers side window regulator failed causing a popping noise when the window is being rolled down. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 SeatsMercury Cougar 1997 Seats Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . the seats are cracking. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 WheelsMercury Cougar 1997 Wheels Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with WHEELS . splash guards are falling off. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or OtherMercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or Other Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . vehicle experiening a rattle in the dash. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Review #547211 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . radiator loosing anti-freeze. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6249VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, UN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 27, 1997. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 1999.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . brake line corroded by battery acid and broke, resulting in a sudden loss of brake function and subsequent collision with vehicle that stopped ahead. brake combination valve located in front of battery. all the brake lines run past the battery from the master cylinder and to the wheels and are fully protected by a plastic coating except the line to the left front wheel. on this line the plastic coating starts at the valve and stops just to the right of the battery. the line broke at the point where the coating stops and is heavily corroded by battery acid for several inches. i am a mechanical engineer investigating this accident for allstate insurance company and would be happy to provide you with a copy of my report. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6241VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MURFREESBORO, TN. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Structure BodyMercury Cougar 1997 Structure Body Review #545957 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 1998.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . design of sun visor support rod causing the consumer to hit his head on the rod during rear end collision. nlm.1 person(s) were injured. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BRICK, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1998. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Latches/locks/linkages Doors LatchMercury Cougar 1997 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Review #551900 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . right side passenger door locked (stuck) closed, the door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside with a key, the outside handle is also in the halfway position. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BAYSIDE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on July 13, 1998. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Seat Belts Front Buckle AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Review #722937 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . seatbelt buckle failed. is broken. i'm a bit upset!!*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6241VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in POQUOSON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Electrical SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the consumer notice little by little the lights stoped working,there is little evidence of a fire/burning, however owner does not know when or how it may have happened, possible electrical failure. *et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or OtherMercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or Other Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . gauge failed.*et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Equipment Air ConditionerMercury Cougar 1997 Equipment Air Conditioner Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER . air conditioner failed.*et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . transmission failed.*et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Communications Horn AssemblyMercury Cougar 1997 Communications Horn Assembly Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . horn failed.*et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System Review #552943 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM . carburetor failed.*et.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in JACKSON, MS. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 TiresMercury Cougar 1997 Tires Review #871108 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . pe00 020 ; was traveling about 50mph and heard a noise, driver rear tire exploded,and car wouldn't start. tires were firestone. there were no injuries.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in NORTH FT MEYERS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Tires Review #735193 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . at 4;30 am on oct. 15, 2000, i was driving south on i-95 in southern georgia on a return trip from louisville, ky. to pompano beach, fl. when i heard a noise in the rear of my car and realized that i had a tire problem. at once i knew that the tire had not deflated and that i was in control of the car. i reduced my speed and turned on my emergency blinkers and could hear a flapping noise coming from the left rear. since the road was very dark and the traffic very fast i felt like it was safer to proceed than to stop and change a driver side tire on the interstate at night. i drove slowly several miles to the next exit where i replaced the tire with the small spare. i found that an 8 inch section of the tread had come off. although my tires are not covered under the recall, i believe that they have the same problem. two of the three remaining tires have hairline cracks at the edge of the tread and could be ready to do the same thing. i contacted a lincoln-mercury dealer who said he could not help me (other than selling me new tires) and sent me to the firestone dealer who said he could sell me a new set of tires and give me a 20% customer satisfaction discount. i'm still trying to decide what to do and still have the three remaining tires on my car and the failed one in the trunk. i'm wondering if others have had a similar problem with the fr 680 and if it will also be covered by a recall.*ak (dot number: w2m3 ipn 2 tiresize: p215/70r15).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6245VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in POMPANO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Tires Review #737561 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . tire delaminated. steel belt broken per firestone service. replaced before catastrophic failure. charged full price to replace pair of tires. firestone store refused to return damaged front tire and matching front tire.*ak (tiresize: p215/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Tires Review #737561 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . tire delaminated. steel belt broken per firestone service. replaced before catastrophic failure. charged full price to replace pair of tires. firestone store refused to return damaged front tire and matching front tire.*ak( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Tires Review #746767 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2001.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . please help for other driver. no safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: w2m3 ipn tiresize: p215/70r15).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ARECIBO, PR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #785615 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2001.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . transmission vibrates and was erratic, torque converter was cleaned, transmission shifter was inoperative. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 27, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #785615 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . brakes vibrate, due to front rotors being warped.*yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 27, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility WindshieldMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Review #785615 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . windshield seal failed due to leaking water. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 27, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist VacuumMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Review #898840 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . while traveling 30mph in traffic started applying brakes to slow down, had no brakes, and vehicle kept going. brake pedal was almost to the floor. also, cruise control had failed. stopped vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. was informed that brake booster plunger, had worn out, causing non braking ability.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6ZW3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ANTELOPE, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Cougar 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Review #898840 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while traveling 30mph in traffic started applying brakes to slow down, had no brakes, and vehicle kept going. brake pedal was almost to the floor. also, cruise control had failed. stopped vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. was informed that brake booster plunger, had worn out, causing non braking ability.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6ZW3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ANTELOPE, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic AntilockMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Review #898840 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . while traveling 30mph in traffic started applying brakes to slow down, had no brakes, and vehicle kept going. brake pedal was almost to the floor. also, cruise control had failed. stopped vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. was informed that brake booster plunger, had worn out, causing non braking ability.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6ZW3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ANTELOPE, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Visibility WindshieldMercury Cougar 1997 Visibility Windshield Review #785615 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . windshield seal failed due to leaking water. *yh .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 27, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual TransmissionMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #785615 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2001.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . transmission vibrates and was erratic, torque converter was cleaned, transmission shifter was inoperative. *yh .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 27, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorMercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #8012308 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2002.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . front hydraulic disc rotors are 1/2 inch bigger that rear rotors which causes rotors to warp. brakes overheat, steering starts shaking, and front end will nose dive if vehicle brakes too hard, causing wheels to lock up. dealer notified. please provide more information.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVIALAB. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in RIDGEVILLE, SC. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Cougar 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Review #8018765 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while driving vehicle starts speeding by itself.dealer was notified.*ak.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SUNCITY, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control ArmMercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Review #767140 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2002.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . the car shook and pulled to the right for a year and nobody could located the problem. the ball joint was replaced and the pulling stopped. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W4VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ORTONVILLE, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 2099. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System Review #768079 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2002.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM . plastic intake manifold warped. mr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAUGUS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 2097. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Review #10000759 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . we have numerous complaints with this vehicle. one of which is the brakes. another is the cooling system. there is a recall on the manifold but our local ford dealer wlll not replace even though we have asked them to do so. in addition the engine had a problem which no one could figure out..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W8VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALLEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 15, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOB TOMES FORD . DEALER'S CITY: MCKINNEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Cougar 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . we have numerous complaints with this vehicle. one of which is the brakes. another is the cooling system. there is a recall on the manifold but our local ford dealer wlll not replace even though we have asked them to do so. in addition the engine had a problem which no one could figure out..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W8VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALLEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 15, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOB TOMES FORD . DEALER'S CITY: MCKINNEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine CoolingMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10000759 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2000.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . we have numerous complaints with this vehicle. one of which is the brakes. another is the cooling system. there is a recall on the manifold but our local ford dealer wlll not replace even though we have asked them to do so. in addition the engine had a problem which no one could figure out..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W8VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALLEN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 15, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOB TOMES FORD . DEALER'S CITY: MCKINNEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball JointMercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Review #10007560 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . lower right ball joint separated. ph.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58970 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in DUVALL, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BICKFORD FORD MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 360-568-2122 . DEALER'S CITY: SNHOMISH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98290 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine CoolingMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10021761 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . while driving at 35mph the vehicle intake plastic manifold over heated with no warning and the consumer was forced to pull over. *tt .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PROVIDE. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in TITUSVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Driveline DriveshaftMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Review #10031533 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . on 7/29/2003 while fueling t gas was leaking under the vehicle. owner looked under the vehicle and found three holes in the fuel line. owner stated that driveshaft was rubbing on the fuel line which caused the holes. *ak.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HUTCHINSON, KS. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . on 7/29/2003 while fueling t gas was leaking under the vehicle. owner looked under the vehicle and found three holes in the fuel line. owner stated that driveshaft was rubbing on the fuel line which caused the holes. *ak.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HUTCHINSON, KS. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball JointMercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Review #10038298 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . left front lower ball joint on vehicle broke after hitting a pothole.*mr the inside of the wheel rim showed extensive damage. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the mechanic switch the two left tires from front to back. the vehicle didn't wobble or have any vibration after the fact. the consumer had greased fittings installed on the vehicle, however the owner's manual stated no grease would be needed for 100,00 miles. *ph.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BELLINGHAM, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10044020 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . the consumer examined the engine and noticed coolant had leaked due to a cracked intake manifold. *ak *jb *nm.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALPHARETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10044786 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . while driving, the consumer smelled anti freeze fumes inside the vehicle. antifreeze fumes were affecting the consumer's breathing. *ak a cracked intake manifold, plug wires and a bad exhaust hose had to be replaced. the maf sensor was cleaned and the was antifreeze replaced. *tt *jb.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W5VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in LORAIN, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 25, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 440-967-6191 . DEALER'S CITY: VERMILION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44089 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . 1997 cougar xr7, 4.6liter engine. cracked intake manifod allows cooling fluid to escape. problem has been present for over three years but has never been located until lately when fluid loss increased significantly/*ak.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W0VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SPRING, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 04, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: NORTHWOOD LINCOLN-MERC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 281-539-4900 . DEALER'S CITY: SPRING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77373 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball JointMercury Cougar 1997 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Review #10046538 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . lower left ball joint broke when vehicle hit a pot hole. *mr the vehicle stopped immediately grinding to a halt. the consumer inspected the vehicle and found the left wheel rim with extensive grinding damage and wear on the outside left front tire and the inside of the right front tire. *scc *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BELLINGHAM, WA. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DALE SHARP INC. PONTIAC . DEALER'S CITY: TOPEKA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 66612 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10062611 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . the low coolant warninging light came on and the smell of antifreeze came into the vehicle compartment. the temperature gauge moved to the highest setting. copious smoke escaped from under the hood of the vehicle. the forward tube of the plastic intake manifold showed a rupture about four inches long on the front of the intake manifold. reapair cost was $1455, including replacement of the spark plugs, which had been soaked in antifreeze. the texas comission on environmental quality issued a warning to me by letter that a concerned citizen had reported my vehicle was seen emitting excessive smoke and that if i did not take action to repair the vehicle, they would charge me with a violation. the vehicle has been repaired with a new ford intake manifold that has the forward tube made out of aluminum and the rest plastic. ford refuses to issue a recall on this model saying that human life has not been endangered. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on May 03, 2002. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10070402 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . this type of car has a horrible tendancy to blow head-gaskets, which is exactly what happened. i do not understand how there has not been a recall yet..Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6243VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SOUTH BOSTON, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or OtherMercury Cougar 1997 Unknown Or Other Review #10067995 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i have a 1997 mercury cougar. i few weeks ago i started smelling anti-freeze and i noticed my temperature gauge was over the half way mark. then my "low coolant" light came on. i added some anti-freeze until i could get the car into my mechanic. after checking out my car, he said i had a cracked intake manifold. i left the car for two days and when he called me to pick it up, he hit me with a $875 bill. wow!!! i don't have $875, so i had to borrow it! i need my car. then two days after i get the car fixed, i'm talking to a friend and he tells me there was a recall on 1997 4.6 liter engines in the mercury cougars. i went to my local ford dealer and explained my problem. they said they couldn't help me and gave me a 1-800 for ford. i called ford. they said they couldn't help me because i didn't get the work done at a ford/lincoln/mercury dealer. so even though there was a recall on my particular car, for the particular problem i had, i can't get reimbursed for the work. any suggestions on where to go from here??? even though there were no injuries or damage to the property, thank god, the problem still cost me time, money and was an inconvenience. i feel that since it was a recall, i should at least be reimbursed for the parts.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in CARLOCK, IL. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 12, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOB DENNISON FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 309-663-1331 . DEALER'S CITY: BLOOMINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 61701 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . i have a 1997 mercury cougar. after seeing a low coolant light, and stopping the car, i opened the hood and had coolant everywhere! the car was towed to a repair shop and i was told it was a cracked intake manifold. after further research i have found this is a continual problem with ford produced automobiles. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55901 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on July 17, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: OSMAN LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 321-725-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: MELBOURNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32901 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10075878 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . recall regarding problems with plastic intake manifold. *mr the original intake manifold was cracked at the front motor. ford replaced the defective plastic manifold with another defective plastic manifold. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARMSTRONG . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 305 247 5112 . DEALER'S CITY: HOMESTEAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33030 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10080432 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . for no reason at all antifreeze started leaking from the plastic intake manifold in my 1997 cougar with a 4.6l motor. i searched the web and learned that this is a common problem and ford extended the warranty on some plastic intake manifolds. found all info i could and copied it for the local mercury dealer to repair under warranty. dropped it off for service, only to get a call that my vin was not one that was awarded the extended 7 year warranty, even though the length of time we owned this cougar fit the time criteria. im really disappointed in ford that they are not covering all of their plastic junk manifolds. i called the 800 number for complaints, but the man said i am sorry i can not help you, but i will type your info in our database. so i am no spending $900.00 to repair a car with 82k miles on it for something i would not have expected to have trouble with. to prove that they know there is a problem, they now replace the original manifold with a new part number, and design. they admit it was a bad deal, but still will not help me. i told them that while they were typing my complaint, also type that this is my last ford, and also my families last ford. it's a sad testament for the usa workers. henry ford would not be pleased. thank you, keith korhely. *nm.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62WXV6. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BRUNSWICK, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 12, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MULLINAX MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330 225-3700 . DEALER'S CITY: BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44212 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2002.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . no warning, driving to work under normal conditions when steam and coolant (which could be smelled) came out from under hood, limiting my vision. i had to stop and low coolant level light came on. i had to have car towed home. took car to a corner mechanic who informed us the intake manifold had cracked and it would cost us $1,200. we were skeptical because on other vehicles we have, this part is cast so it doesn't break. we then had the car towed again to a reputable mechanic that we have used before and he also said the intake manifold was broken. he then had to order a new ford part that cost us $589.17 plus labor of $249.60 and wrecker run of $38.40, for a grand total of $923.12. upon checking with ford.com, we found out that this has happened to several others and upon speaking with someone over the phone we were informed that there was a "customer satisfaction program, service bulletin 97m91" that would have replaced this defective part at no cost to us, if the part would have broken in the month of may, instead of june 19, when it occurred. we were never aware of such a program and are extremely distressed that such a reputable company as ford would not make this an unlimited warranty knowing that the part will fail and that the replacement part is made of aluminum which is dependable. why was this not used during manufacturing of the automobile? surely, the cost then would have been minimal to ford. could this possibly be reason why it was not made a voluntary recall? we want to be reimbursed for this part, considering we were only 3 weeks out of "97m91."*ak.Mileage was 75180 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W7VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was purchased on May 23, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . the plastic intake manifold on my 1997 mercury cougar failed on 7/13/2004. the coolant leaked into the spark plug socket and grounded the number 2 spark plug, leaked coolant over engine. left my wife stranded with undriveable car. subsequent examination of the engine by an ase mechanic revealed a fatigue crack in the intake manifold near the cross-over tube. this is clearly a design flaw. it will cost over $900 to remove and replace the faulty intake manifold. the old part will be available after repairs are affected. *la.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in CAIRO, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 10, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CAPITAL MOTORS LINCOLN-MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: N/A . DEALER'S CITY: TALLAHASSEE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32303 . MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . had catastrophic intake manifold failure while on vacation. fomoco has a recall on this component (97m91) but refused to provide relief. as i understand the recall of this known problem, ford will only replace when it fails, but it must fail in a specific time frame. this was a silent recall as ford never publicized it. i had attempted a preventative replacement as i was aware of the inherent problem -- again my local mercury dealer (king - gaithersburg, md) would only replace when the manifold failed. well it did while i was on vacation hundreds of miles from home. as this was a known manufactor's problem from the date of installation, replace must be done when the problem first comes to ford's knowledge. instead, when issuing the recall (march 1999) ford chose to ignore the problem until the consumer brings it to the dealership's attention. only then would the dealer acknowledge the recall existed. *ak.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W7VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, MD. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 08, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTHTGATE LINCOLN MERCURY . MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . consumer complained about a defective part in the intake manifold, which at one time was on recall. no notification was ever received. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that the warranty expired, and they did not have to honor the recall. *ak.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10094475 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . the manifold cracked in the same location, overheating the car for the second time. *bf the intake manifold was made of plastic and was recalled. the new manifold was also made of plastic and over time it also failed. the consumer feels the dealer should have installed the new re-designed two piece, half plastic half metal manifold. *nm.Mileage was 138434 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 13, 1996. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: GOLD COAST LINCOLN/MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: MIAMI . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33177 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Carburetor System Review #10095192 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM . intake manifold 1997 cougar, engine failure. *bf the consumer stated that she had to pay 900.00 to replace a plastic part in the intake manifold and wants the part to be recalled. *tc.Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10091779 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . problems with plastic intake manifold.*mr the manifold which was replaced under recall cracked in the same location as the previous faulty manifold which caused the vehicle to overheat. *nm.Mileage was 138434 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 13, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. DEALER'S NAME: GOLD COAST LINCOLN/MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: MIAMI . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33177 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10107336 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . the consumer received a recall well over seven years ago, at the time of the recall the consumer was not experiencing any problem with the intake manifold mentioned in the letter. while driving the vehicle, the radiator leaked antifreeze onto the street. the vehicle was towed and according to the recall letter the manifold is cracked. *nm......*ak.Mileage was 33212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W1VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in LUBBOCK, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 23, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: GENTRY FORD-MERCURY INC . DEALER'S CITY: LEVELLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 79336 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . the intake manifold cracked, causing the coolant to leak out. could cause the engine to overheat. consumer will contact the manufacturer.*ak .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W3VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System Wiring Front UnderhoodMercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Review #10115734 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . while vehicle parked for 15 min,utes a fire started under the hood. the vehicle was totaled. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *bf.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SPLENDORA, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10124733 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . 1997 mercury cougar developed a cracked manifold.***no answer required***. *mr a recall was issued for 1996 and 1997 mercury cougars but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin. *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: GRECCO DEALERSHIP . DEALER'S CITY: DENVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. Mercury Cougar 1997 Electrical SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System Review #10129641 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i parked our 1997 cougar in the driveway around 5:00p.m. on 07/15/05. i have not been having any problems with the car. about 1:00a.m. on 07/16/05, we were awaken by neighbors who had spotted the car on fire. the firemen said it appeared to be an electrical problem starting on the right side. since it was totally burned, we don't know how to find out what happened. i e-mailed the ford corporate & filled out the information including the vin asking about a recall, but i have not received anything from them except the acknowledgement of receiving my e-mail..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM6241VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANGELO, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 03, 2002. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . consumer's request for reimbursement but was denied reimbursement for the plastic manifold replacement in his 1997 mercury cougar .***no answer required***. *mr the consuemr was not reimbursed for the repairs because the repairs were not made at a ford/mercury dealer. *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: GRECCO . DEALER'S CITY: DENVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2003.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . dt: the contact stated the coolant light illuminated on dashboard .the vehicle was taken to a dealership. the plastic intake manifold cracked causing the loss of antifreeze. no repairs were made.*ak updated 12/27/2005 - the consumer did some research and found that the manufacturer had recall this part but not for civilian vehicles. *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W8VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ST ALBANS, WV. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MIKE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10153315 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2006.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . i have a 1997 mercury cougar xr7 that has 42,000 miles on it. the intake manifold cracked in my garage and liquids leaked all over garage. my car was one of the excluded vehicles in fords class action and recall of cracked manifolds. *nm.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W0VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MILWAUKEE, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 10, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GARBEL MOTORS . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 2005.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . 1 .heavy loss of coolant,spraying all over engine area continuously and would not maintain proper levels. 2. car overheating and risk of burning up the engine. 3. replaced "plastic" manifold,coolant,thermostat and gasket. this manifold was a class action lawsuit against ford motor company that i contacted after the incident and was told my vin did not fall into the category. i now looked it up and it certainly does. the outcome of the lawsuit had dates involved and my incident happened seven months after the judges decision of seven years after the warranty. after calling ford and speaking with 3 "customer service" people their script was the legal decision and they (ford) was not going to do a thing for me. how many people are out there that had this happen and have no idea of this "plastic manifold" that should have never been in the car and paid good money for something that ford caused and now will not stand by their product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 107710 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62WXVH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 13, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10154267 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . make: mercury model: cougar year: 1997 type: passenger car service bulletin number: 05n04 nhtsa item number: 10018959 summary description: extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. this program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. the terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the all-composite intake manifold to 7 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle, with no limit on the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven. *tt on march 2, 2004, i sent a letter to ford motor company describing how the intake manifold on my 1997 mercury cougar had ruptured on feb. 28, 2004. after waiting a month and receiving no reply, i called their customer complaint line and described the problem. they told me that my vehicle did not qualify for a recall reimbursement, but gave no reason why. since my daughter also owns a 1997 mercury cougar, i told her to have a mechanic check her intake manifold. the mechanic replaced her intake manifold at no charge since it had been recalled as per the above quoted statement. i called ford back with this information and they gave me the same reply. i wrote them a letter and they did not reply. i visited my local mercury dealer, from whom i had recently purchased a new vehicle and again was told that my vehicle does not qualify for the recall. i understand that this case went to court and the ruling was that ford had to pay every owner of vehicles with this defect a sum of $750. i have not been paid anything and ford refuses to give me any answer other than what they have already given. i still have the defective intake manifold in my possession and the repair bill for $1455.28. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45329 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W9VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on May 05, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10158037 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2001.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . i have a 1997 cougar xr7 with a 4.6 liter v8. around july 1, 2001, the intake manifold on the car cracked causing it to overheat. i had the car fixed, not knowing there was a recall on these intake manifolds. in march of 2004, i found the recall letter sent to me by lincoln mercury. i contacted the service manager, tim coats, at what was then ruston ford (i knew him as he did most of my vehicle's warranty work when he was at the lincoln mercury dealership in monroe, la.). i told him about the letter and i still had all my receipts. he sent everything in to lincoln mercury and i was reimbursed. the recall was good for 7 years, unlimited mileage beginning in february 1998. last february, i was told my car was leaking antifreeze. as it was repeatedly pressure tested, and did not loose pressure, we could not find the source. finally, in june of last year, that intake manifold cracked. both intakes that cracked lasted approximately 70,000 miles and/or 4 years. i contacted the lincoln mercury dealer in minden where i got the part and was told that the warranty had expired and there was nothing lincoln mercury would do. i have since called lincoln mercury customer service 3 times and they have told me there is no current recall on the car and due to the mileage, there is nothing they will do. so, i replaced this intake with one from o'reilly auto parts. i have know found out this one is cracked and leaking. o'reilly will warranty the part, but i have to submit the bill for labor with the defective part and hope they will reimburse. each time this happens, the labor runs around $250 - $300. then, it has to have new plugs and wires as they get wet. all i know is there is a serious problem. this will be the fourth intake manifold in 9 years, the car has 175,000 miles on it and i have to keep it until the first of next year. i no longer feel safe as you never know when the intake is going to crack. the vin # is [xxx]. nm *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62WXVH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in MONROE, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 10, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Exterior Lighting HeadlightsMercury Cougar 1997 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10183370 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2007.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . ford headlights: cloudy lenses: ford made autos have plastic lenses/headlights that cloud up over time, within 5 years to 10 years, that limit effectiveness of the headlights at night. i personally have hit curbs and narrowly missed pedestrians etc due to inability to see them at night due to low headlight brightness. the ford/mercury dealer informs me that to replace the fogged lenses, i will have to pay him $350.00 per headlight for a whole new assembly. lenses are not sold separately, he says. cannot be cleaned, he says. why, why, why do you let ford get by with selling cars that have these defective, prone to failure headlight lenses? people can't see where they are going at night! doesn't that concern you? look through any parking lot, see the ford products with darkened, ruined lenses. these are accidents waiting to happen to 1000's of drivers who can't afford $350 per headlight every 5 years or so! ford should recall these cars and/or offer reasonable cost replacements. $350 per lens is not reasonable! *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W5VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: NORTHPARK LINCOLN MERC . DEALER'S CITY: SAN ANTONIO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System IgnitionMercury Cougar 1997 Electrical System Ignition Review #10185275 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2007.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . ignition failed to turn with key. put lubricant (wd-40) in hole and tapped with hammer until key turned..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61700 miles. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in WINDSOR, 00. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 11, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROSE CITY FORD . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine CoolingMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10214703 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2008.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . intake manifold crack and anti-freeze spilling out and a lot of steam smoke while i was driving,car in shop now a it will cost me $600.00 to fix. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 08, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Cougar 1997 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AL PACKER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: UNKNOEM . DEALER'S CITY: BALTIMORE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21206 . Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust SystemMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10303349 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2009.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . i understand there was a class action suit due to a faulty intake manifold on many ford cars with a 4.6 liter engine. i or my kids have owned a 1997 mercury cougar since new. recently this car which had been in storage for several years was given to my son who is laid off and attempting to complete his bachelors degree. i spent money to repair sensor, freezeplug and he put new tires on this car. i am writing because i contacted ford about this defective intake manifold problem and was told i was too late because the class action involving the faulty plastic intake manifold had expired in 2007 or at 75,000 miles. the car in question has slightly more than 75,000 miles. how could i have taken part in repairing or reimbursement of over $800 i had to pay to get the plastic intake manifold replaced. i then found on the internet that many individuals are in the same position i am in. i found the following link on the internet very informative and gives several examples of people with this problem and explains some safety issues concerning this problem because people are still driving these cars possibly not knowing the engine could blow up at any time in any place including traffic. see link below http://public.fotki.com/trsi/ford_sucks/ford_intake_recall/manifold2.html can or will you help with this problem. at the least people should be made aware that their car with this plastic manifold could leave them stranded in a dangerous situation. the link i included does give examples of why this could be dangerous and indicates many people may still be unaware that this plastic manifold problem even exist. this is important as an owner and to prospective buyers of these cars as well. please help! i just think it is obvious the intake manifold is and was faulty and wrong that the actions was settled and i did not even know about it. i do have the defective intake manifold which is cracked at both ends of the manifold. water in engine boom! safety danger! *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in GODFREY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, GasolineMercury Cougar 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10411712 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2011.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . fuel was noted leaking from fuel lines just aft of the passenger side door. upon further investigation, fuel was seem running down the fuel lines and side of fuel tank. leak was caused by fuel lines chaffing through on top of tank. car had 51,000 miles on it. *tt.Mileage was 51000 miles. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in WEST BEND, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Cougar 1997 EngineMercury Cougar 1997 Engine Review #10486065 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2004.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . on 5/19/2004 i had to have towed and replace defective cracked plastic intake manifold on a 1997 mercury xr7 cougar and hadn't been previously informed of any recalls then recently i had to replace yet another defective manifold (2nd car ) this shop informed me of a class action that i should have been informed of previously that should have taken care of the auto above however as the notification program never notified me on either car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 88075 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM62W6VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in LELAND, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Cougar 1997 Power TrainMercury Cougar 1997 Power Train Review #10521303 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2013.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my vehicles became totally disabled on a very busy highway with heavy after hours rush hour traffic. the manifold which is made of plastic broke were the coolant temperature sensor was built in, i also noticed that a few sparkplugs were flooded with coolant. i found out that there was a lawsuit on these vehicles but no one knew about it and only fleet vehicles were covered and not civilian vehicles. i wonder if there is any chance for me to seek a dealership and get reimbursed for these damages. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 156000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):IMELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine CoolingMercury Cougar 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10521303 MERCURY COUGAR 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2013.MERCURY COUGAR 1997, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . my vehicles became totally disabled on a very busy highway with heavy after hours rush hour traffic. the manifold which is made of plastic broke were the coolant temperature sensor was built in, i also noticed that a few sparkplugs were flooded with coolant. i found out that there was a lawsuit on these vehicles but no one knew about it and only fleet vehicles were covered and not civilian vehicles. i wonder if there is any chance for me to seek a dealership and get reimbursed for these damages. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 156000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):IMELM62W2VH. Mercury Cougar 1997 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. |
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