NHTSA — Structure: Body: Trunk Lid Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1999 Mercury Cougar body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #9

Oct 152000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles

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Remote will not work on trunk release nor will the release from the inside work. It has been checked out 3 times and always the same answer. Don't know why it won't open. Panel has been replaced, still will not open.

- Clanton, AL, USA

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problem #8

Dec 282000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
The trunk release seldom works, it has to be pushed repeatedly or opened with a key.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

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problem #7

Oct 152000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Remote will not work on trunk release nor will the release from the inside work. It has been checked out 3 times and always the same answer. Don't know why it won't open. Panel has been replaced, still will not open.

- Clanton, AL, USA

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problem #6

Nov 301999

Cougar

  • miles

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Auto trunk release doesn't work. Must use key and pull hard to open. Had replaced 3 times still doesn't work

- Dallas, TX, USA

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problem #5

May 051999

Cougar

  • miles
Trunk release button fails continually. Mjs

- College Park, GA, USA

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problem #4

Jan 262000

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
Transmission surges and hesitates upon accelleration causing unexpected increases in speed; rear hatch will not open; brakes still grind after replacement; after door latches replaced, car now makes whining noice; starter replacement makes high pitched noise; coolant light comes on--dealer's solution is to overfill coolant level.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 011999

Cougar

  • miles

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Remote trunk lid release does not release trunk lid; must still use key to open. Dealer replaced spring but lid still does not release without key. Suspect design flaw from manufacturer.

- Stow, OH, USA

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problem #2

Apr 251999

Cougar

  • miles
Trunk release does not fully release trunk lid. Lid gets stuck when released. Dealer will not look at it, they say it's normall. I should have a working keyless entry system if I have paid for it...correct?

- Racine, WI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011998

Cougar

  • miles
Persistent high pitched whine comes thru the speakers in the car. Noise intensifies with more gas. Told it was altenator but now is said to be "normal". gromets on the emergency brake cables were left off during assmebly of the car. Dealership neglects consumer in response to fixing these problems.

- Billerica, MA, USA

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