Mercury Cougar 1973

Model Cougar made in 1973 by Mercury got 3 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. .

Model 1973

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
05/15/20021
 Tire on the vehicle had bulges on the tread. contacted dealer. firestone fr721 205/75r15 (dot unknown), replacement tires, 8ooo miles, mounted on a 1973 ,mercury, cougar.*ak while driving steering was wobbly and shaky. upon inspection found front right and left rear tires were out of round and steel belts had shifted. *tt
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/01/20021
 Carlton, p205/75r15, dot replacement equipment with 1000 miles on a 1973, mercury, cougar. passenger's front tire had tread separation at 45-50 mph, causing 1100.00 dollars in damage to vehicle.*ak dot ckul imc 115. while in motion the tire tread separated causing a blowout and damage to the vehicle. an expert of pirelli tires stated the reason for the blowout was due to tire under inflation. consumer explains teh tire pressure was at the specified psi. *jg
05/15/20021
 Tire on the vehicle had bulges on the tread. contacted dealer. firestone fr721 205/75r15 (dot unknown), replacement tires, 8ooo miles, mounted on a 1973 ,mercury, cougar.*ak while driving steering was wobbly and shaky. upon inspection found front right and left rear tires were out of round and steel belts had shifted. *tt