Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 21 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Mechanical problems with 1999 mercury cougar. *mr the vehicle died in the middle of traffic on three occasions. there were alternator and fuel problems. the consumer requested a credited amount of funds and reimbursement for the battery, brakes and additional expenses. other problem are as followed: the new wheels were defective (corroded and frozen), the brake sensor snapped off of the wheel, the cd player was skipping, the hatch would not release properly, the steering wheel would shake, the keyless entry with anti-theft was inoperative, there was rough idle, the transmission shifter would stick, the cup holder did not shut, the hood would not open, and the lights would dim and or brighten while the vehicle was in motion. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The first time the wheel cracked while exiting interstate and running over a small pothole. thought it was something my daughter did. the second time a few months later, another one cracked in the same location on the wheel and caused the tire to blow out. checked with the dealer who refused to take any action or even investigate any chance of malfunction of wheels. several months later when having the car serviced, was told the other 2 wheels were bent causing the car to vibrate while driving at 55 to 60 mph.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Consumer complained about design of wheel. under icy/slushy conditions, consumer's wheel locked up/(froze and caused vehicle to slide. *ak when the wheel locked up, the tire did not rotate resulting in wearing of tire. *yh | |||
| 01/23/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| This is the second wheeel failure in 200 miles. the heat from the documented poor brake system may be causing the rim failure and the numerous brake and blowout related complaints posted to date. once again, two weeks since the first sudden deflation, the front left tire suddenly deflated without warning. the brakes were extremely hot as were the tires and wheels on the fronts of both sides. the rears were air temperature. either the proportioning valve is non-functional, or the front brakes are dragging causing excess heat to the extent that tires, brakes, and even aluminum rims are softening enough to cause blow-outs. once agin the tire is in fine shape and is currently holding air; the rim is bent in two places on the inner bead contact and i'm left with another $500 dilema and a family safety question. both wheels and tire are available for investigation as i will be forced to buy another replacement tire and wheel. odi id 850215 may have had a similar defect. please check it out. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The wheels are rusting. *slc | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 36000 | 1 | ||
| While traveling at 45 mph vehicle suddenly came to a sudden stop on its own. vehicle was taken to the dealer, where dealer indicated theat bolts fell out which caused brakes to lock up. *jb. *ak | |||