Faults:
To the best of my knowledge, the transmission was swapped out about 2 weeks before I purchased this vehicle. Also, at times, the transmission seems to hesitate shifting from first to second gear, especially, when getting into it.
I have a braking problem that I need, still yet, to figure out. It may have something to do with the anti-lock braking system.
I've had to replace the mass air-flow sensor.
I also have surface rust starting behind the driver's door.
Leather driver's seat has started to tear in the bottom left-hand corner.
General Comments:
For having so many miles, she will get up and go. I am seriously impressed with the power this car actually has. I can sit and power-brake the rubber off of the 15 inch rims, or just let her loose from a dead stop, and I will still get some rubber.
However, the boys over at Team Ford shouldn't have reduced the top speed to 107 mph. If your going to put a high performance engine in a car, let her run free!
Except for the few problems, this is an excellent vehicle. I am very pleased with the ride, the power, and the fact that all of the power stuff still works.
Great fuel mileage also, for an eight-cylinder.
17th Mar 2005, 18:00
I recently purchased a 1995 Mercury CougarXR7, And am pleasantly surprised. It runs great, is roomy, smooth ride, looks great, only35,000. The only remark is that off the light when roll out, there is a sudden jerk; as if it wants to go into a higher gear mode. Maybe it's just me, but I will enjoy living with it. By the way, does anybody know how many cubic inches the engine is?