NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1999 Mercury Cougar electrical problems

electrical problem

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1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 181999

Cougar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Ignition switch failed causing vehicle to shut off and smoke to come from the steering column. Mjs

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 231999

Cougar

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The air conditioner was turned on. It failed to cool inside of vehicle, not working properly. The trunk fails to lock when closed. The locking mechanism is not holding the latch. Would need to jiggle the ignition key in the switch before it starts. The passenger side seat slides back & forth without locking into place. While backing up vehicle, it would make loud noises from the front end near wheels.

- Fairfield, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 041998

Cougar

  • miles
When starting the car it's making a grinding noise. Finally, took vehicle in and it was the flywheel and starter. Dealer fixed it. Had the vehicle for two weeks after repairs, and it still didn't start. When turning the ignition key, it would either make a humming sound or nothing at all. Dealer kept it for 3 weeks and put over 100 miles on the vehicle, and still can't find what is wrong.

- Seaford, DE, USA

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