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SuspensionPart report

1995 Mercury Cougar Suspension Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
7%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Mercury Cougar, 7% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt: the contact stated approximately 18 months ago he had the front end redone. Thirteen months later the left ball joint failed and it was replaced under warranty. Then, he noticed y that the right ball joint malfunctioned. Upon contacting the dealership, they stated the warranty expired. No repairs have been made.”

NHTSA complaint #10144683, filed 2005-12

“Whenever foot is released from the accelerator after driving 50mph, vehicle would start to shimmy & vibrate. This can also happen when the brakes are released. Took vehicle to mechanic several times & problem has not been solved.”

NHTSA complaint #843452, filed 1999-07

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200233%
200134%
200010%
1999225%
199768%
199635%
199587%
199475%
199342%
199233%
199145%
198934%
198812%

Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Cougar

Brakes
40 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Engine cooling
19 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 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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