1993 Mercury Cougar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Mercury Cougar, 11% of the 195 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Cougar head gaskets blown and the extended warrenty was exhausted 1 month prior the dealership wouldnt stand behinde the problem so I investegated the problem and found out numerous cougars with 3.8 engines has had this problem the brake problem has been continious since I have owned this Cougar new as of today I have replaced the rotors calipers and pads for the 3 rd time I feel this is a serious problem with this make and model and once again the dealership denys any such problems with the brakes and head gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #721015, filed 2000-04“Grease on threads and self adjusting star gets full of brake dust, seizes up and refuses to turn, self adjusting arm breaks teeth off star, rear brake dont adjust causing car to stop with front brakes which overheat, brake fluid turns to gas by boiling and never returns to liquid so the front brakes rub and the brakes overheat, rear brakes changed yet problem continues. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #557528, filed 2000-11“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brake's went straight to the floorboard. Also, pcv valve went out, and transmission overflowed which caused the transmission fluid to get onto transmission and engine. Consumer had the engine rebuilt, and two water pumps were replaced. Engine check light kept coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #851180, filed 1999-10“Ongoing problem with ABS/ front brake wearing excessively. Rotors replaced on three occasions, and brake pads have to be replaced every 10,ooo miles. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for this vehicle. Consumer seeking help from NHTSA, and believes this is a manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #837784, filed 1999-05“While driving, upon braking, experienced violent shaking in steering wheel due to rotor warping, intially dealer turned rotors, but within 3 months rotors warped again, dealer has replaced rotors again.”
NHTSA complaint #810860, filed 1997-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 77 | 17% |
| 1997 | 12 | 16% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 40 | 37% |
| 1994 | 29 | 21% |
| 1993 | 22 | 11% |
| 1992 | 8 | 9% |
| 1991 | 11 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 | 10 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 5 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Cougar
105 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mercury Cougar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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