1991 Mercury Cougar service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Mercury Cougar — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 60 mph, the anti lock braking system failed. As a result, when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. *ak the vehicle had been making noises since it was new. The consumer thought it was normal. The consumer was unable to find the parts. *sc *jb”
filed Jun 14, 2004
“Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. Consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the present time. Dealer/mfr. Notified.*ak recall 92b11 - front disc rougness, brake shudder information attached, also the calipers were replaced. *tt”
filed Nov 23, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Cougar | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 Cougar | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 Cougar | 72 | 16% |
| 1997 Cougar | 9 | 12% |
| 1996 Cougar | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 Cougar | 38 | 35% |
| 1994 Cougar | 27 | 20% |
| 1993 Cougar | 20 | 10% |
| 1992 Cougar | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 Cougar | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 Cougar | 10 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Mercury Cougar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.