NHTSA — Electrical System: Starter Assembly Problems

10.0

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

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2000 Mercury Cougar electrical problems

electrical problem

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2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 202000

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving at 55-60 mph consumer turned on air conditioner, then smelled smoke. Turned air conditioner off. Went to pull over, and brakes had failed. When vehicle came to stop, consumer opened hood and saw flames. Put fire out, and had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer stated that starter had caused fire and replaced starter.

- Southfiel, MI, USA

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