NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,334 miles

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2001 Mercury Cougar engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 232004

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 30 mph engine check light and radiator light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

- Connersville, IN, USA

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problem #2

Apr 022002

Cougar

  • miles
Going 70 mph on 75 South car just caught on fire in middle lane on the highway. Car just stopped in the middle lane fire started from the engine and shot to the rear of the car. ****dims 11 IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761083.

- Conley, GA, USA

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problem #1

May 102002

Cougar

  • 4,002 miles
Car parked and engine shut off. Within 5 minutes engine was on fire. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761829

- Pocahontas, IL, USA

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