1999 Mercury Cougar visibility problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Mercury Cougar — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the sunroof separated from the vehicle, which could cause possible water damage. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…”
filed Mar 15, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. He stated that the sunroof shifted to the side and he heard a crack when he attempted to open it, which caused the bracket to break. The problem occurred on two occasions. Approximately one year ago the track and bracket were replaced however the sunroof…”
filed Jul 25, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
041514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2004Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
031501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2004
Visibility problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 Cougar | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 Cougar | 16 | 8% |
| 1997 Cougar | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 Cougar | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Cougar | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 Cougar | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 Cougar | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 Cougar | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 Cougar | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 Cougar | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 Cougar | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.