Since 12-15-99 I had Cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock, locked down because of brake light failure have complained about rear brake elco noise when backing up/ car hesitating at 50+ miles an hour /pulling to right when passing and giving the car more acceleration/car idling real high and wanting to take off when you first release the brake/ the windows not going up and down / the battery exploded/ the service was terrible at gateway the noise is still in the rear wheels. There is more where this came from the Cougar will fall apart/ the engine or transmission is a problem.( dot number: Tire size: P/215/S0R1 )

- Columbus, GA, USA

While driving down the road consumer could hear noise from the tires, and front tires were spliting accross the middle of the tread and some of the steel belts are sticking out. The tires in question are Firestone firehawks gta's made in Mexico P205/60R15 90T M+S and dot # V6un1ph298

- Churchville, VA, USA

High performance tires purchased with the vehicle slip and slide in the snow because it is made for dry pavement.

- Medford, WI, USA

Brakes would make grinding noises when applied. The tires are going bald. Steering wheel feels real loose whn going over bumps or turning. The front end suspension would jerk & pull to the left. Will be contacting dealer to have vehicle checked.

- Detroit, MI, USA