Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Ford Cougar faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Ford Cougar fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Ford Cougar (1998 - 2001) Fault Guide
Ford Cougar (1998 - 2001) Fault Guide
We know of 32 FORD Cougar (1998 - 2001) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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14 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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9 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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5 recalls
Here's an example fault on the FORD Cougar (1998 - 2001)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most petrol engines the cam belt must be changed within 5 years or 80,000 miles and 40,000 miles with most diesels.
What it means:
If the cam belt and tensioner kit are not changed on time, the belt will fail and seriously damage the engine.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £200. It will cost £700 - £1,000 to have the engine repaired if the belt fails.
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