1993 Mercury Cougar

Sedan

3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1MEPM624XPH667660

Clear

GAS

good looking car. We have deemed this car too unreliable to continue using it because of a problem this summer when it would not run when it was hot. It ran fine the last few times driven but we aren't using it anymore. The brakes are also in need of repair. Check engine light is always on. The transmission slips on hills in Overdrive (seems ok in other gears but uses a lot of gas at higher speeds) You have to check coolant every few days and often add water/coolant or it will overheat. Actually, you have to check all the fluids and the tire pressure. We added power steering fluid once in the two years we have had it. The gas gauge and the odometer don't work so you have to keep track of how far you go so you don't run out of gas. We replaced alternator about 6 months ago. There is some minor rust in front of driver's door and the paint is oxidized. For what its worth, INCheckSM doesn't show it in Theft Records or Total Loss Records.